Non-Student Short-Term Casual

• Job Type: Short Term Casual
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Temporary
• End Date if Temporary: 2/28/2027
• Hours Per Week: 10
• Standard Work Schedule: Variable Hours
• Building: Columbia University Medical Center
• Salary Range: $23.00 - $23.00

Position Summary

The Department of Surgery is looking to hire a Non-Student Short-Term Casual. The incumbent will perform multiple assignments under direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Prepare laboratory materials and assist with research experiments.
• Order, organize, and maintain laboratory supplies and inventory.
• Maintain accurate laboratory notebooks and records related to research activities and experimental procedures.
• Perform database analysis and assist with the organization and analysis of research data.
• Culture and maintain patient-derived organoids.
• Perform cell culture and molecular biology techniques, including Western blotting and qPCR.
• Assist with mouse surgeries and the maintenance and management of mouse colonies

Minimum Qualifications

• High School graduate or equivalency certificate. 
• Familiarity with excel, cell and molecular biology protocols, patient-derived organoid cultures and cell culture.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical training or equivalency, and some related laboratory experience or coursework.
• 6 months of related experience.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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