Laboratory Technician

Grant funded position expected to last 12 months from the date of hire.

About the role

Health Research, Inc. is seeking a Laboratory Technician to join the Wadsworth Center’s Division of Infectious Diseases as part of a global health initiative. The project aims to improve vaccine access in low- and middle-income countries by replacing the traditional animal-based Kendrick potency test with a robust, non-animal in-vitro potency testing method for whole cell pertussis vaccines.

The incumbent must reside within a reasonable commuting distance of the official work location and must be located in or willing to relocate to one of the following states prior to hire: New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Vermont, or Massachusetts. This position is fully onsite and does not allow telecommuting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare cell culture media
• Maintain myeloma cells
• Feed hybridomas routinely
• Screen hybridoma supernatants by ELISA for reactivity against recombinant antigens
• Perform general laboratory maintenance
• Other appropriate related duties
• Wear personal protective equipment (PPE)
• Occasional work on weekends, after-hours, and holidays

Requirements

• Associate’s degree in biological or chemical sciences or a related field; OR two years of experience performing tests and procedures in a laboratory or clinical setting
• Valid and unrestricted authorization to work in the U.S. (Visa sponsorship is not available for this position)
• Compliance with funding requirements such as time and effort reporting, grant deliverables, and contract deliverables

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in biomedical research related to infectious disease and/or immunology

Pay

Annual salary: $42,434.00. Positions with a designated work location in New York City, Nassau, Rockland, Suffolk, or Westchester Counties will receive a $4,000 annual downstate adjustment (pro-rated for part-time positions).

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance – several comprehensive health insurance plans to choose from
• Flexible benefit accounts – medical, dependent care, adoption assistance, parking, and transit
• Generous paid time off – paid federal and state holidays, paid sick, vacation, and personal leave
• Tuition support – assistance available for individuals pursuing educational or training opportunities
• Retirement benefits – participation in the New York State and Local Retirement System; optional enrollment in the New York State Deferred Compensation Plan; postretirement Health Benefits Plan for qualified retirees
• Employee Assistance Program – provides educational and wellness programs, training, and 24/7 confidential services