Research Specialist Level 4

Title: Research Specialist Level 4 (part-time)

Location: Qatar

Org Unit: Research Division

Work Days: Sunday-Thursday

**Position Summary**:
Working with little supervision from the Principal Investigator (PI) or more senior staff on sponsored research projects, develops, performs, and maintains a broad range of standard and advanced laboratory procedures. May assist in tasks performed by less senior Lab staff. Assists and contributes in research planning, policies, and development activities procedures

**Responsibilities**:

- Assists in the design and planning of experiments, develops new analytical methods and testing procedures.
- Operates, calibrates and performs routine maintenance on standard and specialized laboratory equipment.
- Manipulates, computes and analyzes data using complex statistical computer software and develops new analytical methods and testing procedures.
- Prepares and maintains detailed records, logs and summary reports of all procedures and results including graphs, scientific calculations and statistical analysis charting
- Responsible for Quality Control and Assurance of samples, reagents, and data. Ensures laboratory compliance to all guidelines and standards of WCM-NY and WCM-Q.
- Cleans and maintains laboratory hygiene, disposes of laboratory waste.
- Orders laboratory supplies, maintains laboratory equipment and related records, expenditures, including inventory control and material receipt.
- Develops and documents methods to improve processes in the laboratory.
- Oversees and performs experiments or tests requiring broad knowledge and experience. Cross trains on equipment, coordinates vacations, etc with other team members to ensure smooth lab flow.

**Education**:

- Bachelor's Degree in related field

**Experience**:
Bachelor degree (B.S.) in biology or related field is preferred.

Five or more years prior experience working in a research or similar laboratory.

**Knowledge, Skills and Abilities**:

- Advanced computer experience required for data entry and troubleshooting.
- Previously exhibited individual initiative.
- Previously demonstrated advanced proficiency in written and spoken English.
- Previously demonstrated advanced ability to communicate in both scientific written reports and professional presentations

**Licenses and Certifications**:
**Working Conditions/Physical Demands**:
Work is approximately 30% is computer based, 70% lab based.

May require extended and varying work hours to meet demands.

Must be able to lift 20 lbs unaided.

Work may include using chemical substances requiring careful use and the use of protective devices and clothing.

Weill Cornell Medicine is a comprehensive academic medical center that's committed to excellence in patient care, scientific discovery, and the education of future physicians in New York City and around the world. Our doctors and scientists-faculty from Weill Cornell Medical College, Weill Cornell Graduate School of Medical Sciences, and the Weill Cornell Physician Organization-are engaged in world-class clinical care and cutting-edge research that connect patients to the latest treatment innovations and prevention strategies. Located in the heart of the Upper East Side's scientific corridor, Weill Cornell Medicine's powerful network of collaborators extends to its parent university Cornell University; to Qatar, where an international campus offers a U.S. medical degree; and to programs in Tanzania, Haiti, Brazil, Austria and Turkey. Our medical practices serve communities throughout New York City, and our faculty provide comprehensive care at NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital/Weill Cornell Medical Center, NewYork-Presbyterian/Lower Manhattan Hospital, and NewYork-Presbyterian/Queens. At Weill Cornell Medicine, we work together to treat each individual, not just their conditions or illnesses, as we strive to deliver the finest possible care for our patients - the center of everything we do. Weill Cornell Medicine is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. Weill Cornell Medicine provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, color, age, religion, protected veteran or disability status, or genetic information.