Careers Job Description
General Description
Laboratory Technician / Manager in a Translational Cancer Biology Laboratory
A laboratory technician or manager is sought to work in a translational cancer biology laboratory at Hunter College. The selected candidate will work to provide organizational, administrative, and technical support to multiple projects, all focused on elucidating the molecular mechanisms of cancer progression.
We seek a highly motivated candidate with at least a BA/BS in a life science. The candidate must have demonstrated ability to provide organizational, administrative, and technical support to multiple cancer molecular biology projects.
Under the administrative supervision of the Principal Investigator, the candidate exercises substantial independent professional judgment in overseeing technical and laboratory matters of varying complexity. The individual will procure equipment appropriate to the project, within budget and within all RF guidelines; investigates state-of-the-art upgrades or replacements and proposes appropriate fabrications, repairs and replacements. The person hired will supervise students in the daily technical set-up of laboratory equipment or of other equipment used in the laboratory. The laboratory technician / manager manages the technical budget within delegated authority and reports routinely to the Principal Investigator on all budget issues.
Other Duties
The laboratory manager will also have the opportunity to develop new organizational, administrative, and technical skills related to translational cancer biology.
Qualifications
Applicants should have:
• BA/BS in Biology, Biochemistry or related field.
• Experience in Cell and Molecular Biology.
The position requires an organized, and motivated individual who is enthusiastic about working in Cancer Biology.
The lab technician/manager should be interested in developing scientific writing and verbal communication skills.
Interested candidates should submit the following:
(i) A cover letter
(ii) A curriculum vitae
(iii) A list of three references including names, email addresses, and telephone numbers
Candidates from groups underrepresented in the sciences are especially encouraged to apply.
The position will be initially for one year, renewable up to five years based on performance. Start date for the position is immediately. Position will remain open until filled.
RFCUNY Benefits
RFCUNY Employee Benefits and AccrualsAbout the Research Foundation
The Research Foundation of The City University of New York (RFCUNY) was established as a not-for-profit educational corporation chartered by the State of New York in 1963. RFCUNY supports CUNY faculty and staff in identifying and obtaining external support (pre-award) from government and private sponsors and is responsible for the administration of all such funded programs (post-award).
RFCUNY stands between CUNY’s principal investigators (PIs) and the sponsors who support them and strives to fulfill its essential responsibilities to both groups. Working closely with individual PIs and Grants Officers on the campuses, RFCUNY oversees employment, accounting, audit, reporting, purchasing, and special responsibilities that include management of a planned giving program; liaison with governmental agencies and foundations; negotiation of agreements; facility construction and renovation; protection and commercialization of intellectual property; and compliance with applicable standards in research involving human subjects, animal care, environmental and radiological safety, and conflicts of interest.
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement
Key Features
Biological Sciences
Full Time
Depends on Qualifications
Sep 28, 2018 (Or Until Filled)