Research Technician I - dos Santos Lab

Position Description

The dos Santos group at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is accepting applications for a Research Technician levels I or II, to support the investigation of the normal and malignant mammary gland development, utilizing an array of in vivo, single cell and bulk genomic approaches.

The dos Santos lab promotes and supports a safe and inclusive environment for the advancement of trainees of all races, ethnicities, abilities and identities. Our interdisciplinary research team has extensive expertise on normal mammary gland development, mouse models of breast cancer, bioinformatics, single cell analysis, and murine- and human-derived breast organoids. We offer opportunities for all lab members to develop writing skills, scientific outreach, and mentorship of high school and undergraduate students. From a scientific perspective, we emphasize the conduct of innovative, rigorous and reproducible research.
 
 

Position Responsibilities

• Work under the general supervision of the Principal Investigator (PI) on research projects, supporting experiments and basic data analysis.
 • Contribute to lab organizational matters such as ordering supplies, maintaining stocks and overseeing equipment
 • Mice genotyping
 • Monitoring of tumor growth
 • Dissociation of mouse tissues and tumor

Position Requirements

Education: BS or associated degree in related area of Science (microbiology, molecular biology, chemistry, biochemistry, immunology or related field).
Experience/Skills: Hands-on training in basic DNA manipulation such as restriction digests, ligations, PCRs and maxi-preps. Hands-on training in basic tissue culture. Strong communication, organization and record keeping skills.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply: 
For immediate consideration, please apply online to the position found here: (link generated when posted)   Research Technician- dos Santos Lab Position ID 650

Environment
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a world-renowned biomedical research institution in New York. It has shaped contemporary biomedical research and is the home of eight Nobel Prize laureates. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory provides a highly dynamic and interactive research environment and also a unique opportunity of timely exposure to advances in various biomedical research fields and of interaction with a broad range of researchers from all over the world through its renowned Meetings and Courses program. We believe that science is for everyone. We have had researchers with a variety of backgrounds and believe in the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Compensation and Benefits
Our employees are compensated in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs. Visit our CSHL Benefits sites to learn more. The salary range for this role is $42,000 – 46,199.  The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity).

CSHL is an EO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. VEVRAA Federal Contractor