Research Technician I

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Maxfield Lab at Weill Cornell is in search of a research technician, who will assist scientists in the performance of laboratory and investigative procedures.

More on the Maxfield Lab here: https://www.maxfieldlab.org/

POSITION ACTIVITIES:

- Participates in planning and performing experiments; assists in preparing research protocols.

- Performs fluorescence microscopy experiments; collects data using various microscopes.

- Performs some surgical experiments on mice for obtaining images.

- Collection, verification, recording and compilation of data; analysis of data using computer software and reports results to Principal Investigator.

- Maintains records of laboratory procedures and results.

- Conducts library research and literature searches using various computer systems; assists in editing scientific publications, abstracts and posters.

- Orders lab supplies as necessary. Maintain records and carries out procedures compliance with safety regulation of the medical college.

- Performs other related duties as assigned.

· Bachelor's degree with emphasis in chemistry, biology, physics or mathematics.

· Some related experience in lab work.

· Experience working with vertebrate animals (mice)

· Knowledge of Word processing, and Excel spreadsheets.

· Ability to manage multiple tasks efficiently.

· Ability to pay close attention to detail.

· Excellent organizational skills

· Excellent written and verbal communication skills.