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Overview
The Laboratory Assistant (LA) at New York Medical College (NYMC) will be an integral member of the laboratory environment supporting medical research in important areas of focus including cancer, cardiovascular disease, infectious diseases, kidney disease, the neurosciences, disaster medicine, and vaccine development. This position may involve various responsibilities including but not limited to assisting with the design and performance of experiments, documenting results, maintaining laboratory equipment and stock, and ensuring laboratory organization. The level of independence and supervision may vary based on the lab’s focus, the candidate’s experience, ability to multitask among other factors. The specific duties for the lab environment are highlighted below.
NYMC is seeking a LA for the Department of Cell Biology and Anatomy in El Ouaamari laboratory. The ideal candidate will be responsible for maintaining the lab workflow so that research activities meet deadlines, under the supervision of the PI. The LA provides lab administrative support. He/she performs day-to-day lab management including initiating the purchase of equipment and laboratory supplies, maintaining reagent stocks and equipment, organizing lab meetings, enforcing lab safety guidelines and providing administrative support for compliance with regulatory bodies.
Responsibilities
Assist with ordering and maintaining inventory of laboratory supplies, maintain equipment or specific lab resources.
Perform experiments under the direction of senior lab personnel.
Record and analyze data
Assist in training students in laboratory techniques and equipment operation
Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education requirement:
Qualified candidates must hold Bachelor’s in science or a combination of education in a related field and experience. Masters, preferred
Prior experience:
4 years of hands-on experience in the research laboratory setting, preferred.
Other skills/requirements
Highly motivated and a strong team player with the ability to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Minimum Salary
USD $38,500.00/Yr.
Maximum Salary
USD $48,000.00/Yr.
New York Medical College offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees* which includes:
Full range of Health Plans
Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)
Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan
Dependent Care and Transit Programs
Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance
Short-term and Long-term disability programs
Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)
New York Medical College Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children
Legal plan
Employee Assistance Program
Early-Release Fridays (October - March)
Generous Paid Time Off
Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave
Annual Holiday Schedule
*Members of the 1199 SEIU and 32BJ unions may participate in some of NYMC’s voluntary benefits, but they participate in separate Health and Welfare benefit programs.
New York Medical College (NYMC), a member of Touro University, is a health sciences College whose purpose is to educate clinical and public health professionals as well as researchers, to conduct biomedical and population-based research. Through its faculty and affiliated partners, the College engenders a diverse and inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of excellence, scholarship and professionalism.
Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.
Inquiries or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policies should be sent to Nicole Barnett, 50 West 47th Street, 12th Floor, New York, New York, 10036, nicole.barnett@touro.edu (646-565-6285) or, alternatively, to the Chief Compliance Officer at compliance@touro.edu and 646-565-6000 x55330.
Job LocationsUS-NY-Valhalla
Requisition ID 2024-10510
Position Type Full-Time
Schedule Shift 1
Hours Per Week 35
Travel 10%
Category Research
FLSA Status Non-Exempt