Research Worker Jobs

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• Hours Per Week: 35
• Building:
• Salary Range: $34.87 - $34.87
• Job Type: Support Staff - Union
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Bargaining Unit: SSA
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Position Summary

The Muhle lab at the Department of Psychiatry of the Columbia University Irving Medical Center and the New York State Psychiatric Institute is seeking a motivated, organized, and detail-oriented person to assist with research to elucidate the molecular mechanisms underlying genetic risk factors for neurodevelopmental disorders using mouse and cellular model systems. The eligible candidate should be able to perform various molecular and cellular biology techniques including: gDNA, RNA and protein extraction, immunoblotting and immunoprecipitation, qPCR, immunohistochemistry, and fluorescent imaging. The applicant is expected analyze and prepare data for presentation, and to manage administrative tasks. Experience in animal handling and animal husbandry is especially sought. The person in this full-time position will be directly supervised by the laboratory principal investigator and will also work closely with students and postdoctoral research fellows.

Responsibilities

• Perform molecular genetic, cellular, and behavioral assays according to established written protocols and procedures and assist in validation of new lab procedures.
• Perform necessary laboratory administrative functions such as ordering reagents, filing paperwork, reviewing and compiling data for figures and presentations, and entering information into spreadsheets.
• Prepare reagents for experiments, organize supplies, calibrate and operate laboratory instruments.
• Manage mouse colony (including husbandry, genotyping and database management.
• Record detailed data in lab notebook, conduct literature searches and summaries, assist with manuscript preparation and grant applications.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master’s degree and at least one year experience, or Bachelor’s degree and at least three years of related experience or equivalent in education, training and experience.

Other Requirements

• Effective communication skills to interact with lab members and collaborators, administrative staff, and service representatives.
• Experience with animal handling, colony management, and behavioral experiments.
• Demonstrated ability to read and write fluently in English.
• Experience composing, compiling, and preparing figures for data analysis and reports.
• Effective computer skills and knowledge of commonly used Microsoft Office software, GraphPad prism or other statistical software, Adobe Illustrator.
• Experience with basic molecular and cell biology techniques (gDNA/mRNA/protein extraction, PCR, Western blotting, immunohistochemistry).
• Ability to analyze, trouble shoot and resolve routine technical issues.
• 24 months of work experience using molecular biology and animal behavior techniques.
• Must successfully complete all online systems training requirements.

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