Job Description:

Research Technician

Job Location(s)

US-NY-Old Westbury

Overview

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Responsibilities

New York Institute of Technology- College of Osteopathic Medicine seeks a Research Technician to work in the Department of Bio-medical Sciences at our Long Island (Old Westbury) campus. Under the direction of the Assistant Professor, the Research Technician will be responsible for the following:

Conduct and assist with general molecular biology experiments under the direction of principal investigator.
• Purifying DNA samples, analyzing PCR samples from mice, taking care of the mouse lines, and generating NGS libraries.


• Assist with routine maintenance of Dr. Yingtao Zhao's lab.


• Order and monitor research supplies and equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Science or related area.


• Must have knowledge of Biology.


• Field of expertise in hands-on mouse works is preferred.


• Basic laboratory skills such as pipetting, PCR for genotyping, and taking care of mice is preferred.


• Basic Biological knowledge needed.

Please submit cover letter & resume for consideration

New York Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer - M/F/Veteran/Disability/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity