Overview The Li Lab is seeking for a laboratory assistant who has excellent human cell culture skill and is interested in functional genomics and/or cancer biology to join us on a NIH funded project. We study stress response pathways and protein quality control mechanisms in physiological and pathological conditions. The successful applicant will perform experiments with the guidance from the principal investigator and a postdoctoral fellow. The project uses human cancer cells as the primary model. Opportunities are available for working with C. elegans and mouse models as well. Responsibilities + Design and perform experiments with guidance from the Pl and a postdoc fellow + Detailed documentation of experiments and results + Maintain the lab stock of cell lines and manage the lab database + Participation in lab and departmental meetings Qualifications Education requirement:Bachelor's degree or Master's degree in the field of Life Sciences Technical/computer skills: + Familiarity with basic lab techniques and human cell culture. + Have experience in transfection and/or lentiviral transduction of mammalian cells. + Ability to coordinate day-to-day work, and follow protocols to complete a variety of detailed tasks. Ability to record detailed procedures and results. Familiarity with the internet and Microsoft Office. Prior experience:Experience with molecular cloning, microscopy and/or gene expression analysis is preferred. Additional preference will be given to candidates with experience in: broad knowledge of molecular biology techniques, flow cytometry, and bioinformatics. Other skills/requirements:Excellent communication skills. Minimum Salary USD $45,500.00/Yr. Maximum Salary USD $54,600.00/Yr. New York Medical College offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees* which includes: + Full range of Health Plans + Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA) + Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) + Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan + Dependent Care and Transit Programs + Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance + Short-term and Long-term disability programs + Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment) + New York Medical College Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children + Legal plan + Employee Assistance Program + Early-Release Fridays (October - March) + Generous Paid Time Off + Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave + Annual Holiday Schedule *Members of the 1199 SEIU and 32BJ unions may participate in some of NYMC’s voluntary benefits, but they participate in separate Health and Welfare benefit programs. New York Medical College (NYMC), a member of Touro University, is a health sciences College whose purpose is to educate clinical and public health professionals as well as researchers, to conduct biomedical and population-based research. Through its faculty and affiliated partners, the College engenders a diverse and inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of excellence, scholarship and professionalism. Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment. Inquiries or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policies should be sent to Nicole Barnett, 50 West 47th Street, 12th Floor, New York, New York, 10036, nicole.barnett@touro.edu (646-565-6285) or, alternatively, to the Chief Compliance Officer at compliance@touro.edu and 646-565-6000 x55330. Job Locations US-NY-Valhalla Requisition ID 2024-11297 Position Type Full-Time Schedule Shift 1 Hours Per Week 35 Travel 10% Category Other FLSA Status Non-Exempt