Research Assistant

• Job Type: Support Staff - Union
• Bargaining Unit: SSA
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule: Mon - Fri (9am - 5pm)
• Building: Columbia University Medical Center
• Salary Range: $63,234.71- $63,234.71

Position Summary

The Research Assistant will be an integral member of the Parikh Lab in the Otolaryngology Department, supporting the collection, processing, and storage of patient samples, as well as the conduct of experiments on patient samples to be decided by the PI, Anuraag Parikh, MD. Under the direct supervision, the Research Assistant will help to facilitate basic and translational head and neck cancer research studies, including generation and propagation of 3D organoids, histology and immunohistochemistry, DNA and RNA-sequencing, drug treatment, CRISPR-Cas9 gene manipulation, and animal experimentation in mice. Will also collaborate with bioinformatics and immunology research teams.

Responsibilities

• Collect fresh patient samples and process and store them according to established
  protocols.
• Accurately record sample information in biobank database.
• Perform basic and translational research experiments in the area of
  head and neck tumor heterogeneity, including generation and propagation of 3D organoids, histology
  and immunohistochemistry, DNA and RNA-sequencing, drug treatment, CRISPR-Cas9 gene manipulation, and animal experimentation in mice.
• Help train students joining the lab in organoid culture.
• Meticulously compile and data and protocols.
• Present results in a brief and efficient approach.
• Assist with the preparation of manuscripts and presentations.
• Communicate amongst both researchers and clinicians.
• Support other functions as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of related experience or equivalent in education, training and experience with an emphasis in chemistry, biology or physics in education.
• Intermediate to advanced level MS Office skills.

Other Requirements

• Strong communication skills.
• Familiarity and experience with the following laboratory techniques: processing clinical samples, histology, cell culture, immunoassays, biomechanics, imaging, and data analysis.
• Experience working with patient files, patient demographics, and clinical information.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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