Research Technician II

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Cold Spring Harbor, NEW YORK
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: ;

Requisition Information


Requisition Title Research Technician II
Requisition Number 03255-R


Opening Information


Job Status Full Time
Position Category Science/Research
Education Required Undergraduate Degree
Experience Required Less than 1 year
Position Description
The Cheadle Laboratory at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory on Long Island, New York is looking to hire a research technician IIto contribute to our research program in developmental neuro-immunology. We apply a diverse array of strategies to uncover the cell types and the molecular pathways that shape brain development in response to sensory experience. We are particularly interested in how glia, such as microglia and oligodendrocyte precursor cells, contribute to the development of the mouse visual system in health and disease. The primary duties will involve mouse colony maintenance, husbandry, and management (including genotyping); general tasks such as organizing laboratory databases, samples, and supplies; training and onboarding new and temporary lab members; and generally providing support to help the graduate students and postdocs in the lab accomplish their research goals. We offer an exciting, dynamic, and challenging environment where big discoveries are made, and we look forward to adding a new team member to help us in our effort.  The candidate should also be seeking a longer term commitment beyond two years.
Environment:
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a world-renowned biomedical research institution in New York. It has shaped contemporary biomedical research and is the home of eight Nobel Prize laureates. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory provides a highly dynamic and interactive research environment and also a unique opportunity of timely exposure to advances in various biomedical research fields and of interaction with a broad range of researchers from all over the world through its renowned Meetings and Courses program.
We believe that science is for everyone. Our laboratory offers a collaborative and dynamic research environment and we prioritize increasing diversity, equity, and inclusion in science. Individuals from non-traditional and/or under-represented background are strongly encouraged to apply.
Position Requirements
Qualifications: Candidates should have a BS or MS. Experience & Skills: We are looking for someone with prior experience working with and managing an extensive mouse colony, organizing a laboratory, training or onboarding new organization/laboratory members, and working collaboratively with others.
For immediate consideration, kindly create an account and apply to the online application found here: https://cshl.peopleadmin.com/postings/20003 Position ID 03239-R
Compensation & Benefits:
Our employees are compensated from a total rewards perspective in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, , discounted onsite Bright Horizons childcare, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs. Visit our CSHL Benefits site to learn more.
You are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition of your employment at the Laboratory. You will be required to provide proof of your vaccination on your first day of employment. Those individuals, who are unable to receive a vaccine due to access issues, will be expected to receive the vaccine upon arrival in New York.
CSHL is an EO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. VEVRAA Federal Contractor.

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