Senior Research Assistant - Robert S. Boas Center for Genomics & Human GeneticsJob Number:0027NR at Northwell Health
Manhasset, NY
About the Job
Senior Research Assistant - Robert S. Boas Center for Genomics & Human GeneticsJob Number:0027NR
Description
-The research of the Robert S. Boas Center for Genomics and Human Genetics employs cutting-edge genetic/genomic approaches to investigate various human diseases, including autoimmune and inflammatory diseases and cancer.
In this role, you will perform research under the mentorship of Professors Peter K Gregersen, MD and Christine Metz, PhD, studying endometriosis. More specifically, you will continue to develop a unique approach using menstrual blood as a tool to better understand this disease and to develop improved treatments and diagnostic approaches. Please click here to learn more about the study.
Responsibilities Include:
1. Planning/Reporting
• Collaborates with investigator and other team members in developing plans, organization, implementation and monitoring for research projects, interpretation of results, and preparation of manuscripts or reports.
• Sets-up related interviews, as appropriate.
• Participates in compilation/writing of integrated reports and preparation of presentations and manuscripts of scientific meetings and technical journals.
2. Protocols/Procedures/Techniques
• Organizes and conducts assigned studies, independently, following and adhering to current experimental protocols.
• Learns, researches and recommends new experimental procedures, as necessary
• Develops forms and questionnaires and coordinates the application of research techniques, as necessary.
• Ensures work is in compliance with the currently approved protocols, with Good Clinical Research Practice (GCP), and with applicable regulatory requirement(s).
• Participates in design and writing of protocols, case report forms and informed consent forms for clinical trials.
3. Data
• Performs a variety of independent activities involved in the collection, verification, analysis, documentation and interpretation of research data.
• Selects sources of information and specific data.
• Prepares correspondence to locate the specific data, as required.
• Evaluates and interprets collected data, and prepares presentations, reports and analyses describing progress, trends, and recommendations or conclusions.
4. Performs related duties, as required.
Qualifications
-- Bachelor's Degree, required.
- Minimum three (3) years Research experience, required.
- Minimum two (2) years experience with tissue culture, qPCR, ELISA, and western blotting methods preferred
- Prior flow cytometry, gene targeting and/or microscopy experience preferred.
- Maintains current knowledge of research study area including attending scientific/professional meetings and training courses as appropriate.
- Works effectively as part of a team with good interpersonal skills.
Finance Job Family:CLP_AX
Job:Research
Primary Location:Nassau County-Manhasset-NSLIJ Research
Schedule:Full Time
Shift:Day Job
Shift Begin Time-Shift End Time:9:00 AM-5:00 PM
Job Level:Team Member