Department/Unit:

Molecular & Cellular Physiology

Work Shift:

Day (United States of America)

Salary Range:

$40,495.10 - $52,643.64

The DiPersio Group is seeking a motivated research technician! This individual will work on a fast-paced translational research project related to a disease caused by mutation in the ITGA3 gene. B.S., B.A., or equivalent degree required. Background in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, and/or bioinformatics preferred.

Job Description:

• Perform routine procedures and experiments to address research questions under the guidance of senior researchers or principal investigator.  Maintain cell cultures, prepare culture media, chemicals, reagents, and solutions.
• Routine maintenance of a mouse colony and performing mouse experiments.
• Compile and document experimental results.
• Confer with principal investigator and senior researchers to review work assignments and plans for research experiments, and make minor modifications to existing laboratory procedures and techniques to meet the needs of the experiment as required.
• Review laboratory methods, manual and/or scientific literature for information that allows one to perform and troubleshoot a research technique or experiment.
• Set up instruments, material and apparatus and operate laboratory equipment required for specific tests. Clean and properly maintain laboratory equipment.
• Maintain sufficient inventory of appropriate material, supplies and equipment required for laboratory operations.
• Help train new lab personnel.

Thank you for your interest in Albany Medical Center!​

Albany Medical is an equal opportunity employer.

This role may require access to information considered sensitive to Albany Medical Center, its patients, affiliates, and partners, including but not limited to HIPAA Protected Health Information and other information regulated by Federal and New York State statutes. Workforce members are expected to ensure that:

Access to information is based on a “need to know” and is the minimum necessary to properly perform assigned duties. Use or disclosure shall not exceed the minimum amount of information needed to accomplish an intended purpose. Reasonable efforts, consistent with Albany Med Center policies and standards, shall be made to ensure that information is adequately protected from unauthorized access and modification.