Junior Laboratory Associate – Westmoreland Lab

Description

Applications are invited for the appointment of a Junior Laboratory Associate under the supervision of Professor Dana Westmoreland. The hire will:

- Assist in setting up new lab equipment and ensuring its proper working condition.

- Assist in the preparation and execution of laboratory experiments, especially by maintaining stock chemicals and reagents and performing routing preps.

- Maintain cleanliness and organization of the laboratory, including the proper disposal of waste and management of supplies.

- Assist in various in vivo projects involving redox enzymes.

- Support in the preparation of reports, presentations, and publications by gathering data and literature.

The terms of employment, which would be for one year, with a possibility of renewal, include a competitive salary and other benefits. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and candidates will be considered until the position is filled.

In compliance with NYC's Pay Transparency Act, this position's annual base salary range is $58,656.00 to $58,656.00. New York University considers factors such as (but not limited to) the specific grant funding and the terms when extending an offer.

Qualifications

Required education level: BS; 0-1 years of experience with a general expectation of approximately 2 years at the junior rank. First-level training post in laboratory research support; requires science-specific education, which provides a framework for understanding research methods and laboratory procedures.  Instructive guidance provided by the faculty adviser.

Application Instructions

To be considered, all applicants must submit a cover letter summarizing research experience and specifying their interests in this position (less than two pages), a curriculum vitae (including a complete list of publications), and two contacts to serve as references (previous research mentors are preferred as references).

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