Research Assistant - New York, United States - CUNY School of Medicine

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Seeking Skilled Technician with Surgical/Anesthesia Experience with Rodents for Biomedical Research
A heart attack, aka myocardial infarction, is one of the most common causes of death worldwide. Animal models for myocardial infarction are useful for studying the pathophysiology and developing therapies. The laboratory of Dr.

Yoshioka at the City University of New York (CUNY) School of Medicine is dedicated to understanding disorders of cardiac function based on fundamental insights into cellular and physiological mechanisms.

We employ multiple approaches to analyze cardiovascular structure and function in wild-type and genetically manipulated mice.

We are specifically looking for a technically experienced individual who performs the analyses and provides the data to the investigator.

Specifically, we need a research technician who is familiar with a surgical protocol for permanent ligation of the left anterior descending coronary artery in mice, which mimics human acute coronary syndrome.


QUALIFICATIONS:
Master or PhD in biological science is preferred but not required.


PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Perform animal surgeries for biomedical research
  • Be responsible for the maintenance of animal colonies of genetically modified mice
  • Work with multiple collaborators participating in cutting-edge research
  • Discuss the progress daily with Principal Investigator or Post-doctoral research staff

Job Types:
Full-time, Part-time, Temporary


Pay:
$35, $45,000.00 per year


Expected hours:
per week


Benefits:


  • 401(k)
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Vision insurance

Medical specialties:

  • Cardiology

Physical setting:

  • University

Schedule:

  • Monday to Friday

Experience:


  • Animal physiology: 2 years (preferred)
  • Research: 2 years (preferred)

Ability to Commute:

  • New York, NY required)

Ability to Relocate:

  • New York, NY 10031: Relocate before starting work (required)

Work Location:
In person
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