Weill Cornell Medicine · 1 day ago
Research Technician II
Upper East Side
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$25.34/hr - $32.36/hr
2+ years expWeill Cornell Medicine is a prestigious institution focused on advancing healthcare through research and education. The Research Technician II position involves assisting scientists with laboratory and investigative procedures, performing various assays, and ensuring laboratory efficiency.
BiotechnologyEducationHealth CareInformation ServicesInformation TechnologyMedical
Responsibilities
Independently or semi-independently, designs and carries out experiments. Analyzes and interprets experimental results and provides input related to subsequent experimental designs
Evaluates, recommends, and develops new techniques to assist in overall laboratory efficiency
Conducts library research and literature searches using various computer systems. Assists in editing scientific publications, abstracts and posters
Provides working supervision to junior laboratory staff as needed
Assists in the orientation and training of new investigators, fellows, residents, and technical staff in the use of equipment, products and experimental techniques
Responsible for tissue & cell culture activities
May run routine biochemistry assays including western blotting and RT-PCR
Audits and screens vendors/suppliers to evaluate the quality of products and equipment they supply. Corresponds with them for technical support pertaining to those products
Prepares and maintains detailed records, logs and summary reports of all procedures and results including graphs, scientific calculations, and statistical analysis charting
May perform routine molecular biology laboratory procedures, such as PCR, protein and DNA electrophoresis, cloning and DNA preparation
May perform microscopic imaging analyses
Ensures a clean working area and is responsible for washing and storing glassware
May be responsible for animal husbandry, genotyping, surgeries, post-operative care, behavioral testing, sectioning and histology
Ensures that safe laboratory practices are followed, including the use and disposal of chemicals and hazardous materials
Maintains inventory of supplies, equipment and/or reagents. May order supplies/equipment/reagents as authorized or ensure that needs are escalated appropriately. Receives supply orders and confirms accuracy of delivery. May assist with cost control
Ensures that facilities and equipment are in optimal and proper working condition. Coordinates preventative maintenance and repairs as needed. May perform minor repairs if qualified and as needed. May advise on upgrades for performance enhancements
May be responsible for the receipt, storage, cataloguing and shipment of samples within and between institutions
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree
Approximately 2 years of related work experience within a laboratory
Ability to work flexible hours
Company
Weill Cornell Medicine
Weill Cornell Medicine is an academic medical institution that offers health care services.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (171)
2024 (201)
2023 (198)
2022 (151)
2021 (151)
2020 (125)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$69.8MKey Investors
National Institute of Allergy and Infectious DiseasesU.S. Department of DefenseNational Cancer Institute
2025-08-15Grant· $14.9M
2024-12-10Grant· $1.4M
2024-08-15Grant· $12.4M
Leadership Team
Robert Min
President and CEO of Physician Organization
Lara Pes, PhD
Co-founder of WCM Green Labs Group
Recent News
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