Staff Associate II

The Department of Pathology and Cell Biology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center seeks a highly qualified and motivated laboratory research scientist for a Staff Associate II position to studies the immune response to blood cells, with projects spanning red blood cell quality, autoimmunity, alloimmunity, tolerance, and aging.

A successful candidate will be a self-starter, have excellent organizational and record keeping skills, and be able to multi-task while maintaining precision and quickness.

The primary responsibilities of this position include: participation in day-to-day laboratory research projects under the direction of the Principal Investigator (including experimental set-up, completion, data collection and data analysis) and animal colony management (including animal husbandry, genotyping, phenotyping, and daily monitoring of experimental mice). Skills frequently utilized to complete daily tasks include: mouse handling, basic lab skills (e.g. pipetting, loading a gel), DNA extraction and PCR, flow cytometry, and sterile technique. Additionally, animal husbandry and colony management rely on basic knowledge of genetics (e.g. Mendelian inheritance patterns).

At CUIMC, we stand together because diverse experiences, perspective, and values enrich every dimension of our work. Join our team and see how your unique skills and experiences can create a real impact by changing lives.

Job Function Summary:

• Performing animal experiments
• Animal husbandry
• Recording/analyzing data
• General laboratory maintenance

Lab Mission/Purpose:

Our mission as leaders in transfusion medicine is to drive scientific research and innovation in blood banking and transfusion therapy. We are committed to advancing the science and practice of transfusion medicine through cutting-edge research and collaboration with leading experts in the field.

https://www.pathology.columbia.edu/research/clinical-and-translational-research/laboratory-transfusion-biology

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in neuroscience, biology, biomedical science, or a comparable scientific field and 4 years of laboratory research experience preferred.

Minimum Skills Required:

• Knowledge of basic laboratory techniques (e.g., pipetting) and equipment (e.g., centrifuge), as well as the ability to follow standard operating procedures.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Applicants with experience in animal colony management and animal husbandry are strongly encouraged to apply. Experience with flow cytometry, PCR, Western blotting, and/or recombinant DNA will be an advantage.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.