• Job Type: Short Term Casual
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Temporary
• End Date if Temporary: 9/30/2026
• Hours Per Week: 10
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $17-$17

Position Summary

The Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center seeks to hire a highly motivated Short-Term Casual position for the Molecular Pathology Shared Resource Core.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine histology services from grossing to processing, embedding, cutting, and staining of tissues (including tissue microarray-related work).
• Assist with cutting frozen sections with cryostat.
• Aid in the maintenance of the tissue bank.
• Assist with carrying out histology laboratory functions including but not limited to order taking, data entry, ordering supplies, and maintaining records.
• Assist with constructing tissue microarrays and perform tissue microdissection.
• Assist in all aspects of laboratory functions including equipment maintenance, supplies, and records.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Enrollment

Other Requirements

• Strong computer skills
• Strong communication skills
• Ability to work independently
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.