About Us:
The technician participates in research focused on vascular calcification and kidney disease. Our lab seeks to identify new bio-markers and therapeutic targets for vascular calcification and kidney disease using cell culture and mouse models. Specifically, our lab examines the role of calciprotein particles in the pathogenesis of vascular calcification; and the role of atypical cadherin FAT1 in both vascular calcification and kidney disease.
POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES:
The person will:
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Perform a moderate number of simple or moderate technical procedures including animal husbandry, genotyping and immunofluorescence;
- Require only infrequent guidance;
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Frequently be responsible for ordering supplies;
- Occasionally be responsible for requesting quotes and information for purchasing equipment for the laboratory;
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Occasionally modify technical procedures;
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Occasionally train or guide other lab members;
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May occasionally operate, maintain and troubleshoot complex, high tech equipment;*
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May modify experimental protocols;
- Occasionally analyze and interpret data;
- May occasionally make written contributions to papers and grant proposals;*
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An understanding of moderately complex scientific literature and moderate understanding of research goals and rationale is required.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Required to have at least a Bachelor's Degree in a related science or equivalent skills or experience, and two to four and one half years of related experience.
Additional Information: In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, the hourly rates for this are listed below. This rate is based on the 1199 bargaining unit contract. Hiring Rate: 31.02 Post Probationary Rate: 31.55 Job Rate: 32.53 Minimum Salary Range: USD $31.02/Hr. Maximum Salary Range: USD $31.02/Hr.
