Position Summary

Working under the supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI) or more senior staff on sponsored research projects performs standard and some non-standard laboratory procedures and provides routine technical laboratory support for a Research Faculty.

Job Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of non-standard cell tissue assays, culture preparation and or analyses; prepares buffers, solutions and media
• Operates, calibrates and performs routine maintenance on standard and specialized laboratory equipment
• Provides assistance in manipulating and analyzes data using complex statistical computer software
• Prepares and maintains detailed records, logs and summary reports of all procedures and results including graphs, scientific calculations and statistical analysis charting, including timely data entry into the Laboratory Information Management System
• 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

Skills

Education

• Bachelor's Degree

Experience

- Master of Science is highly preferred

- Basic computer experience required for data entry and troubleshooting.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Previously exhibited individual initiative
• Previously demonstrated basic proficiency in written and spoken English.
• Previously demonstrated ability to communicate in both scientific written reports and professional presentations
• Basic written and or spoken Arabic language skills desirable