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Research Technician B
US-NY-Einstein/Resnick - Bronx
Job ID: 2026-18203
Employee Classification: 1199 Union
Department: Developmental and Molecular Biology
Position Type: Regular Full-Time
Hiring Rate: $27.60
Post Probationary Rate: $28.13
Job Rate: $29.30
Albert Einstein College of Medicine
About Us
A full-time Research Technician B position is available in the Petsakou laboratory at the Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Our laboratory studies the crosstalk between the nervous system and the gut in pathological conditions such as inflammatory bowel diseases, tumorigenesis and cancer-induced anorexia. The research technician will assist in laboratory experiments, Drosophila stock maintenance and general laboratory organization.
We use Drosophila genetics, immunocytochemistry, molecular biology and imaging techniques to study the brain-gut axis.
The project will involve working with Drosophila, maintaining stock lines and making crosses. Applicants must be comfortable working with Drosophila. Additional knowledge of molecular and biochemical techniques, such as PCR, gel electrophoresis, qPCR, immunocytochemistry and western blotting, is preferred. Experience in cell cultures and microscopy is a plus.
The research technician will organize the lab and will assist in experiments.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES
- Perform a moderate number of simple or moderate technical procedures;
- Maintaining drosophila stocks, collecting vigins and making crosses;
- QPCR
- immunocytochemistry;
- gel electrophoresis
- fly feeding experiments
- drosophila imagining
- Require occasional guidance;
- Occasionally be responsible for ordering routine supplies;
- Rarely modify technical procedures;
- Rarely train other lab members;
- Rarely guide other lab members;
- A simple / limited understanding of scientific literature and the research goals and rationale is required;
- Occasionally analyze data;
- Rarely interpret data;
- Rarely make written contributions to papers and grant proposals.*
QUALIFICATIONS
- B.A. or B.S in Biology, Biochemistry, or related field
- Previous lab bench work experience is preferred (0-2 years of experience in molecular biology techniques)
- Knowledge of Drosophila genetics is preferred (0-2 years experience in Drosophila genetics)
- Must be familiar with basic procedures in handling chemicals and standard lab equipment
- Good organizational and communication skills are essential
- Have basic molecular biology and Drosophila knowledge.
Hiring Rate:
$27.60
Post Probationary Rate:
$28.13
Job Rate:
$29.30
Minimum Salary Range:
USD $27.60/Hr.
Maximum Salary Range:
USD $27.60/Hr.
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