Research Assistant

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NYIT seeks a Research Assistant (RA) to join Dr. Tawfeek's laboratory at the Long Island Campus. The RA will assist the Principal Investigator in running investigator-initiated research programs. The research programs are focused on studying bone loss and immune dysfunction after spinal cord injury (SCI) using preclinical rodent models of SCI. The work will involve performing in vivo and in vitro procedures and performing molecular biology procedures and assays. The successful candidate will work under close supervision by Dr. Tawfeek and his research team members. This is a grant approved role and is subject to the duration of the grant.

Performs in vivo and in vitro procedures, experiments, and assays.

Assists in sample processing and storage and management of sample inventory, coordination of sample transport, and shipping specimens per IATA guidelines.
• Maintains lab equipment and prepares, organizes, and maintains different detailed laboratory and study documents.
• Assists with management and compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulatory requirements and animal and biosafety protocol submissions.
• Places orders for reagents and animals from different vendors.
• Performs additional related duties as assigned.

Bachelor's degree in science, biology, or similar/related field.

• Experience working with mice including colony maintenance, breeding, genotyping, injection, surgery and postoperative monitoring, blood collection and cardiac puncture, euthanasia, and tissue collection.
• Experience with tissue culture, PCR, Western blot, and ELISA.
• Well-organized, motivated, and a responsible team member with ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in performing contusion and/or transection spinal cord injury surgery in mice.
• Experience in bone biology and/or immunology.
• Cell and tissue staining.
• Flow cytometry analysis.

New York Institute of Technology offers numerous opportunities to enhance personal and professional growth and provides employees with a competitive compensation and benefits program inclusive of generous paid time off, holidays, tuition remission, and retirement plans with employer contributions.

New York Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer - All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

In compliance with local legislation as well as to provide greater transparency to candidates, the annual base salary range for this position is listed. New York Tech considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position, candidate experience/expertise, education/training, key skills, geographic location, internal peer equity as well as market, organizational considerations and/or applicable collective bargaining agreement when extending an offer.