JOB DESCRIPTION / ROLE
Position Summary
Working under the close supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI) or more senior staff on sponsored research projects performs standard laboratory procedures and provides routine technical laboratory support for a Research Faculty.
Job Responsibilities
• Performs simple bio-assays, prepares buffers, solutions, media, and reagents for standard prescribed tests.
• Operates, calibrates and performs routine maintenance on standard and specialized laboratory equipment
• Prepares and maintains detailed records, logs and summary reports of all procedures and results including graphs, scientific calculations and statistical analysis charting.
• Responsible for Quality Control and Assurance of samples, reagents, and data. Ensures laboratory compliance to all guidelines and standards of WCM-NY and WCM-Q
• Cleans and maintains laboratory hygiene, disposes of laboratory waste.
• Orders laboratory supplies, maintains laboratory equipment and related records, expenditures, including inventory control and material receipt.
• Develops and documents methods to improve processes in the laboratory.
• Assists in the review and development of new laboratory standard operating procedures
• Cross trains on equipment, coordinates vacations, etc with other team members to ensure smooth lab flow
REQUIREMENTS
Education
• Bachelor's Degree in Biology or related field.
Experience
• Previous research or laboratory experience desirable
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
• Basic computer experience required for data entry and troubleshooting
• Previously demonstrated basic proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Previously exhibited individual initiative
• Previously demonstrated ability to communicate in both scientific written reports and professional presentations.
Working Conditions/Physical Demands
• Must be able to lift 20 lbs unaided.
• Work may include using chemical substances requiring careful use and the use of protective devices and clothing.
• Work is approximately 30% is computer based, 70% lab based. May require extended and varying work hours to meet demands.
ABOUT THE COMPANY
Founded in 1898 and affiliated with what is now New York - Presbyterian Hospital (NYPH) since 1927, Weill Cornell Medicine-Qatar (WCM-Q) is one of the top-ranked clinical and medical research centers in the U.S. It is committed to excellence in research, teaching and patient care, and the advancement of the art and science of medicine.
In addition to the degree in medicine, Weill Cornell offers PhD programs in biomedical research and education at the Weill Graduate School of Medical Sciences; a joint MD-MBA program with Cornell's Johnson School of Management; and a joint MD-PhD program with Rockefeller University and Sloan-Kettering Institute.
