Research Assistant

Overview

Founded in 1964, New York Blood Center (NYBC) has served the tri-state area for more than 60 years, delivering 500,000 lifesaving blood products annually to 150+ hospitals, EMS and healthcare partners. NYBC is part of New York Blood Center Enterprises (NYBCe), which spans 17+ states and delivers one million blood products to 400+ U.S. hospitals annually. NYBCe additionally delivers cellular therapies, specialty pharmacy, and medical services to 200+ research, academic and biopharmaceutical organizations. NYBCe’s Lindsley F. Kimball Research Institute is a leader in hematology and transfusion medicine research, dedicated to the study, prevention, treatment and cure of bloodborne and blood-related diseases. NYBC serves as a vital community lifeline dedicated to helping patients and advancing global public health. To learn more, visit nybc.org. Connect with us on Facebook, X, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for performing advanced complex research activities to complete science-based projects. This role will work independently to design, plan and develop new methods and technologies for project advancement.

• Create, propose and oversee new research methodologies and technologies for advanced complex research activities.
• Review, modify and improve existing research methodologies and technologies for research activities.
• Plan, set up and perform research activities.
• Perform required project-specific techniques, such as molecular biology, cell-based, culturing specific pathogens, biochemical, immunological analyses, animal experimentations, and/or cell biology.
• Collect research data and ensure precision, accuracy and reproducibility of the data.
• Review and perform critical scientific analysis of research data, and develop experimental outcomes and conclusions.
• Develop written presentation and publication of research data, figures, outcomes and conclusions.
• Manage logs/files and laboratory resources.
• Mentor volunteers.
• Maintain laboratory apparatus and instruments as needed.
• Make recommendations to improve organizational processes.
• Perform any other applicable functions and/or project-specific responsibilities.

Qualifications

Education:

Required: bachelor’s degree in the field of Biological, Biochemical and/or Physical Sciences, or higher.

Experience:

1 year experience in a research or clinical lab. (preferred)

Knowledge:

Knowledge of basic scientific and laboratory techniques.

Knowledge of computer programs including all Microsoft applications, Prism, biostatistics analyses, programs specific to instruments as needed.

Skills & Abilities:

Ability to work independently and exercise discretion and judgement.

Ability to design experimental protocols and modify them based on outcomes.

Ability to perform highly complex research activities and perform advanced scientific techniques.

Ability to summarize the experimental outcomes (including writing reports) and plan future experiments.

High level of interpersonal skills to handle a variety of issues and situations.  Position requires demonstrated poise, tact and diplomacy in dealing with a variety of staff up to and including executive leadership.

Ability to communicate clearly and with authority, both in writing and verbally, to others in one-on-one or small group settings.

Ability to interact with individuals at all levels of the organization and customers in a helpful, courteous and friendly manner while demonstrating sensitivity to and respect for diverse populations.

Ability to work in a team environment.

Ability to identify and analyze the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems within established policies and procedures.

Ability to identify problems in a timely manner, decipher information to develop and evaluate options and implement solutions.

Maintain a high level of confidentiality.

Any combination of education, training and experience that has provided the necessary knowledge, skills and experience to perform the essential functions of the job.

For applicants who will perform this position in New York City or Westchester County, the proposed annual salary is $45,000.00p/yr. to $49,000.00p/yr. For applicants who will perform this position outside of New York City or Westchester County, salary will reflect local market rates and be commensurate with the applicant’s skills, job-related knowledge, and experience.

Unless otherwise specified, all posted opportunities are located in the New York or Greater Tri-State office locations.