The two areas of primary responsibility will be husbandry of animal models, including genotyping, and seizure testing. The successful candidate will prepare data for review, will be a liaison between the laboratory and veterinary and animal care services at Columbia, and will have the opportunity to participate in other lab duties in the area of molecular genetics. Additional general laboratory duties will also be assigned. The successful candidate will receive on the job training for responsibilities, depending on their qualifications. In addition to animal husbandry including genotyping, mouse EEG implantation and recording, seizure threshold testing, and additional molecular and cellular biology as needed by the laboratory.

 

• Lab ordering/purchasing

• Ensure service contracts are up to date for equipment and software

• Responsible for lab safety plans and implementation

• Responsible for lab ICM compliance and protocol modification

• Responsible for freezer monitoring and alarm response