Laboratory Technician

The State University of New York College of Optometry has an immediate opening for a full-time laboratory technician in the Biological Research Facility. We seek an enthusiastic, highly motivated, and experienced laboratory technician to participate in studies of eye development and ocular disease and assist in the day to day operations of a n NIH funded laboratory. The ideal candidate will work directly with investigators on the development of experimental models, data collection and analysis, and oversee general laboratory organization and maintenance.

About us: we are a small research group with NIH, intramural and extramural industry funding to study the visual control of eye growth and the development of myopia. In particular, we are interested in understanding why eyes become myopic (nearsighted) and developing approaches to control it.

Job Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in science or previous experience as a laboratory technician. General interest in working in a vision research laboratory, ability to work independently after training, as well as exceptional interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills required.
• Strong organizational skills, ability to work closely with other lab members, reliability, and a willingness to learn are essential. Experience in cellular and molecular techniques, neuroscience or vision science, computers and electronics, data management, and wet lab techniques is desirable.

This position is funded through the Research Foundation of the State University of New York. The Annual Salary range is $45 to 60K, and there is also a generous benefit package.

The Company will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant.

The Research Foundation for the State University of New York is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation for the State University of New York are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits. The Research Foundation for the State University of New York operates under a contract with The State University of New York and receives no directly appropriated state funding.

The State University of New York College of Optometry advances visual health and patient care through leadership in education, research and service. More than a half century ago a group of dedicated optometrists and benefactors came together to create an institution that would support optometric education, vision science research and extend quality vision care to all New Yorkers and the surrounding community. The State University of New York College of Optometry evolved from this mission. Since we opened our doors to our first class of students in 1971, the College has grown to become one of the leading optometric education and vision research centers in the world. The College houses the University Eye Center — one of the largest outpatient vision care clinics in the country—and engages in cutting edge research that is helping to shape the future of optometric care.