Junior Research Scientist (P.I.: Dr. Alex Thomsen)

at  New York University

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in biomedical or chemical sciences and at least 1-3 years of related experience.
• Knowledge of various related laboratory procedures and techniques.
• Broad knowledge of biology laboratory practices.
• Must possess a high level of initiative and ability to work with little direct supervision.
• Initiative and willingness to help at all levels in the lab.
• Excellent organizational, time, and project management skills.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to interact professionally with different levels of staff and students.

• General lab management, including preparing and ordering reagents, maintaining laboratory inventories and equipment.
• Optimizing and performing cell-based assays.
• Characterizing pharmacological properties of small molecule compounds and different receptor constructs.
• Analysis and reporting of pharmacological data.
• Molecular biology, including preparation of DNA/RNA as well as proteins for western blotting.
• Cell biology, including maintaining and transfection of cell cultures.
• Assist lab members in performing experiments.
  As the lab is devoted to provide a diverse and inclusive environment, individuals from racial and ethnic backgrounds that historically have been underrepresented in sciences in the US are encouraged to apply.
  NYU offers an excellent benefits package. Salary and rank will be commensurate with credentials and experience.
  In compliance with NYC’s Pay Transparency Act, the annual base salary range for this position is $50,000 - $60,000. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms of the research grant when extending an offer.