Part-Time Lab Technician at St. John's University

St. Johnsestablishedin 1870 hastwoNew York City campuses; international locations in Rome Italy; Limerick Ireland; and Paris France; and study abroad locations around the world. The Princeton Review and other top rankings consistently recognize the Universitys outstanding academics diverse student body dynamic internship and volunteer opportunities focus on student life and diverse study abroad offerings. St. Johns University offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate programs in its six colleges and schools with a growing number of programs offered online. The University is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education and 12 other major academic and professional associations.A dedication to diversityequityand inclusion is at the heart of our mission. As a Catholic and Vincentian university St. Johns is committed to institutionalizing practices of inclusive excellence to ensure that we welcome and celebrate the intrinsic worth of all members of our community. We will become an even stronger university as we enhance equity at every level of our graduates will excel in the competencies and values needed for leadership and service in a rapidly evolving world.Department: PharmaceuticalSciencesSpecific Job Title:Part-TimeLabTechnician(1 position is available)Reports to:Sei Higuchi Ph.D. ()Campus:QueensJob Summary:Responsibilities are1)assistingwithexperiments 2)managinglabinventoryand 3)makingexperiment material.This lab technician position is expected toassistwith experiments forPh.D. Students Undergraduatestudentsand PI.Applicants need basic knowledgeof molecular biology biochemistryand pharmacology.Essential Functions:Major responsibilities: Assistingwith experiments:Assisting withexperimental procedures including gel electrophoresis quantitative PCR (qPCR) cellcultureand mouse genotyping.ManagingInventory:Maintaininglaboratory supplies reagents and equipment to ensure an efficient research environment.Making experiment material: Preparing culture media Phosphate-buffered saline (PBS) buffers for experiment (western blotting running buffer western blotting transfer buffer animal perfusion buffer) 0.9% NaCl saline and sterile experiment materials (water for incubator surgical materials for animals 1.5 tubes for cell culture). Decontamination of research equipment.Reporting:TheLabtechnicianneedsto report the activitytothePIweekly.Competencies:Required skills:DNA extraction agarose gel making electrophoresisDNA band imagingPCR primer preparation buffer (PBSwestern blotting running buffer and western blotting transfer bufferetc) makingsterileprocedures cell culturemediamakingandlab material inventory check.Work Environment:The laboratory technician will work in room 61 St. Albert Hall St. Johns University Queens Campus.Dr. Sei Higuchis laboratory (approximately 840 square feet in size) is part of the College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences of St. Johns University and islocatedon the main campus in Jamaica NY. The laboratory islocatedon the B-level of St. Albert Hall (SAH.B61). The laboratory is equipped with a functional tissue culture hood for work with microorganisms and a37-degree Celsius CO2-regulated tissue culture incubator. This lab space is equipped with a Class II biosafety cabinet. PIs laboratory has six working benches two benches for equipment and a desk for five-six studentsand labtechnician along with a computer and a printer. It also is equipped with a Class II biosafety cabinet and a chemical fume hood ducted to the roof of St. Albert Hall. The laboratory has the following additional equipment; qPCR System QS3 Nanodrop one thermal cycler (ThermoFisher) plate readerSpectraMaxM2 Centrifuge (Eppendorf 5424R 5804R and VWR1814) fourVoltexmachines auto cell counter Countess II FL (Life Technologies) -80oCfreezer (13 Cu) two -20oCfreezer x2 (4.3Cu) four fridges (4.3Cu) Milli-Q water purification system water bath two analytical balances three inverted microscopes pH meter Seahorse Extracellular Flux Analyzer tissue homogenizer (bead mill and generator probe homogenizer) power supplies and two sets of western blotting equipment (Invitrogen).Physical Demands:The labtechnicianneedsto make a maximum of1-5 Lbufferand handleresearch equipmentincluding PC.Environmental Conditions:The lab has some noise from the freezer and the timer for the experiment. Cellcultureincubatorscontain5% CO2.The lab has some biohazardous chemical compounds.Position Type/Expected Hours of Work:The labtechnicianwill be expected to work 20 hours per week. Working days and times are flexible.Required Education and Experience:A bachelors degree is.Preferred Education and Experience:Preferably a Pharm D or equivalent degree.In compliance with NYCs Pay Transparency Act thehourlysalaryrangefor this position is$22.00 - $25.00.*ImportantNote-St. Johns isNOTanE-VerifyEmployerSt. Johns offers a competitive compensation program which iscommensuratewith your qualifications experience and contingent upon the departmental budget. We also offer an extremely comprehensive benefits program to meet the diverse needs of our workforce. Along with exceptional benefits such as medical dental life insurance long term disability insurance tuition remission generous 403(b) employer contribution employeeassistanceprogram and liberal paid time off policies faculty and staff can also enjoy St. Johns performing arts libraries bookstores dining facilities campusrecreationand sporting eventsAny offer of employment is subject to receipt by St. Johns University of satisfactory references verification of employment and education.St. Johns University is an Equal Opportunity qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national or ethnic origin age status as an individual with a disability protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.Required Experience:IC Key Skills Bidding,Apps,Benefits,Corporate Recruitment,Android Development Employment Type : Part-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1