Laboratory Technician (PART-TIME POSITION) | Laboratory of Mammalian Cell Biology and Development | The Rockefeller University Job at The Rockefeller University, New York, NY

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  • The Rockefeller University
  • New York, NY

Job Description

Organization Overview


Adult stem cells reside in all tissues, where they replenish dying cells and repair wounds. Using mammalian skin as a model, the Robin Chemers Neustein Laboratory of Mammalian Cell Biology and Development, led by Dr. Elaine Fuchs, studies the remarkable properties of skin stem cells, and how they know which tasks to perform and when. The lab explores how stem cells sense and communicate with other cells in their environment. Aiming at advancing therapeutics, she dissects how communication networks malfunction in inflammation, aging, and cancers.
Overview



The Laboratory Technician will serve as a laboratory helper as a part of highly talented team of molecular, cell, and developmental biologists seeking an understanding of the properties of adult skin stem cells and how aberrations in their biology can lead to skin disorders, including cancers. 


Responsibilities



General laboratory maintenance duties including:

  • Maintaining and organizing stock closet and cell culture room supplies
  • Delivering mail, reagents and equipment from receiving department and store room
  • Unpacking deliveries and entering all received items in receiving log-book
  • Autoclaving solutions
  • Preventive maintenance of -80C freezers (defrosting , removal of ice),
  • Cleaning equipment
  • Weekly changing CO2 and Liquid Nitrogen Tank

Qualifications



Required Qualifications:

  • High School diploma or equivalent required 
  • Must be able to lift supplies that weigh up to 50 pounds
  • Must work well in a team
  • Well-organized with an attention to detail, and the ability follow instructions in carrying out routine tasks

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Previous experience in laboratory environment is desired
  • Must have willingness to handle chemical reagents (Liquid nitrogen and carbon dioxide)

This is a part-time position, approximately 20 hours per week.

The Rockefeller University does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to the characteristics listed above.

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on various factors, including but not limited to organizational budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The hiring range provided represents The Rockefeller University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.


Compensation Range: Min


USD $23.35/Hr.
Compensation Range: Max


USD $25.27/Yr.

About The Rockefeller University

The Rockefeller University is a world-renowned center for research and graduate education in the biomedical sciences, chemistry, bioinformatics and physics. The university's 72 laboratories conduct both clinical and basic research and study a diverse range of biological and biomedical problems with the mission of improving the understanding of life for the benefit of humanity.

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