New York Institute of Technology seeks to study bone loss and immune dysfunction after spinal cord injury (SCI) using preclinical rodent models of SCI
Requirements
Experience working with mice including colony maintenance, breeding, genotyping, injection, surgery and postoperative monitoring, blood collection and cardiac puncture, euthanasia, and tissue collection
Experience with tissue culture, PCR, Western blot, and ELISA
Experience in performing contusion and/or transection spinal cord injury surgery in mice
Experience in bone biology and/or immunology
Cell and tissue staining
Flow cytometry analysis
Responsibilities
Performs in vivo and in vitro procedures, experiments, and assays
Assists in sample processing and storage and management of sample inventory, coordination of sample transport, and shipping specimens per IATA guidelines
Maintains lab equipment and prepares, organizes, and maintains different detailed laboratories and study documents
Assists with management and compliance with federal, state, and institutional regulatory requirements and animal and biosafety protocol submissions
Places orders for reagents and animals from different vendors
Performs additional related duties as assigned
Other
Bachelor's degree in science, biology, or similar/related field
Well-organized, motivated, and a responsible team member with ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing
New York Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status
Competitive compensation and benefits program inclusive of generous paid time off, holidays, tuition remission, and retirement plans with employer contributions
