Non-Student Short-Term Casual

• Job Type: Short Term Casual
• Regular/Temporary: Temporary
• End Date if Temporary: 12/31/2026
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $20- $20

Position Summary

The Center for Host-Pathogen Interaction in the Department of Pediatrics is seeking a short-term casual employee to join our team within the Division of Critical Care Medicine. Our research focuses on how viruses enter host cells during the initial stage of infection and identifies strategies for blocking the viral fusion process. Approaches include virology, cell biology, biochemistry, structural and computational biology. The candidate will be doing research focused on viral entry and membrane fusion mechanisms mediated by respiroviruses and strategies to prevent infection. Candidate will apply techniques including antibody assessment, virus neutralization assays, and molecular biology and virology. Candidate will collaborate on a well-established project and learn from investigators across the country and from several fields.  

At CUIMC, we are leaders in teaching, research, and patient care and are proud of the service and support we provide to our community.

Responsibilities

• Perform laboratory procedures including cell culturing, standard biochemical measurements.
• Enzymatic assays, native electrophoresis, and fluorescent scanning.
• Use new techniques to assist in research progress and perform statistical analysis of data.
• Prepare and perform internal progress reports on experiments.
• Attend weekly laboratory meetings and other training programs in other collaborating laboratories as needed.
• Order supplies and reagents for other lab members.
• Complete inventory of basic laboratory materials, organize freezers and other storage areas.
• May conduct computational studies and or manage research databases.
• Performs related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Graduate or Equivalency required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, engineering or related science preferred or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Other Requirements

• Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre-offer and post-offer background checks in accordance with NYC’s Fair Chance Act. Depending on the position, a drug screening and other verifications may be required. (University Policies)                                                    
• Must successfully complete applicable compliance and systems training requirements.
  • HIPAA Privacy and Security Essentials Training

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