Research Staff Assistant

Job no: 539045
Position type: Full Time
Location: Morningside
Division/Equivalent: Arts & Sciences (A&S)
School/Unit: Department of Chemistry
Categories: Research (Lab and Non-Lab)

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  • Job Type: Support Staff - Non-Union
  • Regular/Temporary: Regular
  • Hours Per Week: 35
  • Salary Range: $42,100 - $56,000
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
 

Position Summary

This position is needed to effectively manage and coordinate a highly collaborative and interdisciplinary research laboratory.

Responsibilities

The Research Staff Assistant will perform standardized lab tasks such as:

  • Maintain strong relationships between the Cornish laboratory and their collaborators.
  • Assist the PI in overseeing all group members.
  • Support the translation of technologies developed in the Cornish laboratory to other academic, clinical, and industrial settings, including making materials available. 
  • Provide general laboratory support including but not limited to maintaining databases and inventory for the laboratory. 
  • Perform related duties & responsibilities as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required in a scientific discipline. Minimum one (1) year of experience in a research environment.

Preferred Qualifications

  • 1.5 year of experience in a research environment, excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.

Other Requirements

  • Experience in team management and operations

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