Careers Job Description
General Description
The Williams Immune Nanomedicine Lab of The City College of New York Department of Biomedical Engineering is hiring! ( https://williamslab.ccny.cuny.edu/ ) We are looking for up to 2 highly motivated and skills research technicians to assist in studying the role of pro-inflammatory cytokines in chronic disease models using fluorescent nanosensors coupled with traditional molecular biology techniques. Successful candidates will have a minimum of 1 year of experience in an experimental research lab and technical skills related to 1) nano/bio materials design/characterization, 2) molecular biology, and/or 3) in vivo models of disease (highly preferred). Research technicians will work closely with the laboratory head, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students to design and perform experiments. If you would like to use nanotechnology to understand inflammation in chronic disease biology, please apply!
These positions are located in Steinman Hall on The City College of New York campus in Manhattan, New York City. Our laboratory strives to provide an inclusive, positive atmosphere where member health and happiness are valued along with productivity and integrity. We actively collaborate with premiere medical institutions in NYC and beyond as a lead member of the New York Center for Biomedical Engineering. We are actively involved with the CUNY Advanced Science Research Center Nanoscience Initiative located on the CCNY campus.
Other Duties
In addition to the General Duties, responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Conducts experimental research in nanosensor design/testing, hydrogel material development, molecular biology, and/or in vivo chronic disease models;
- Gathers and analyzes data as necessary, communicates with other laboratory members;
- Responsive, collegial, and flexible to ongoing research needs;
- May take on increasing levels of mentorship and leadership depending on experience;
- Collaborates with internal and external academic colleagues;
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
The applicant should have:
- A minimum of a bacherlor's degree in biomedical engineering or biology.
- A minimum of one year of experience in a research lab, conducting nano/bio materials testing, molecular biology assays (PCR, electrophoresis, flow cytometry), hands-on experience with rodent models of disease.
- A desire to actively contribute to an active, dynamic research group with a 2 year commitment.
RFCUNY Benefits
RFCUNY Employee Benefits and AccrualsAbout the Research Foundation
The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) is a nonprofit educational corporation founded in 1963 to provide post-award fiscal and administrative support for CUNY’s research and sponsored programs. RFCUNY’s services allow CUNY researchers, faculty, and staff to focus on their intellectual curiosity and scientific discoveries, on projects and programs that serve our local and global communities, proposing concrete solutions to society’s most pressing challenges.
RFCUNY serves as a fiscal agent and works closely with all the CUNY campus Grants Offices to perform the core functions of post-award financial management for CUNY research projects and sponsored programs. These functions include legal assessment and signing of agreements where RFCUNY is named as a fiscal agent; setting up award accounts; preparing sub-awards and assisting PIs in monitoring the work of the recipients of sub-awards; supporting project directors with hiring and managing research project and sponsored program staff; supporting the purchasing and paying for goods and services with grant and program funds; managing financial aspects of projects including accounts receivable, financial reporting, invoicing, budget monitoring, and cost compliance with uniform guidance; ensuring that sponsor financial requirements are met; monitoring compliance with applicable project and financial management rules and laws; supporting the management of independent and external audits and financial reviews; and providing data, information, management expertise, and other supports to CUNY’s research and sponsored programs.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Key Features
Biomedical Engineering
Full Time
Depends on Qualifications
Aug 24, 2021 (Or Until Filled)