Position Summary

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the lab manager to ensure smooth operation and maintenance of the research laboratory.
• Prepare samples and reagents, prepare and manage experiments, and perform routine data processing.
• Assist with animal treatments and surgical procedures.
• Operate and maintain lab equipment: tissue culture hood, incubators, centrifuges, PCR, and fluorescent microscopy.
• Maintain a detailed, up-to-date, and accurate record of samples, reagents, and instrument tuning and QC. Maintain and organize inventory.
• Assist with data analysis and presentation. 
• Assist in the development of new assays, methods, and reagents.
• Contribute to building a culture that embraces scientific excellence, integrity, efficiency, teamwork, and continuous learning and improvement.
• Perform other related duties necessary to the functioning of the laboratory and research projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology or physics or related science or equivalent in education, training and experience.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills with attention to detail and quality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a basic science laboratory.
• Experience with animal work.

Other Requirements

• Candidate selected for this position is required to undergo a drug screening test prior to a final offer of employment being made.
• Participation in the medical surveillance program.
• Ability to work with laboratory animals.
• Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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