Job Information
The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York Research Assistant in New York, New York
- Job Type: Support Staff - Union
- Bargaining Unit: SSA
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- End Date if Temporary:
- Hours Per Week: 35
- Standard Work Schedule:
- Building:
- Salary Range: $58,102.42 - $58,102.42
Position Summary
The Research Assistant will work closely with the Division of Movement Disorders clinical research core in the Department of Neurology on multiple clinical research studies for movement disorders. Working under the general supervision of the Department of Neurology and an Associate Professor of Neurology.
Responsibilities
- Maintains animal colony, genotyping transgenic mice
- Makes solutions
- Performs mouse surgery (virus injections, optogenetic cannula/electrode implantation)
- Responsible for collecting data and processing biological specimens (perfusion, tissue collection, slicing)
- Behavioral testing with mice
- Imaging using compound microscope
- Data analysis (MATLAB)
- Lab maintenance task (orders for supplies, tissue storage, organizing lab spaces)
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelor's degree and at least 1.5 years of related experience or equivalent in education, training and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience managing/cleaning databases
- Familiarity with Excel and MATLAB
- Mouse handling experience
- Strong organizational skills
- Pipette usage
Other Requirements
Strong communication and interpersonal skills. Attention to detail and strong organizational skills are a must.
Must attach resume and personal Statement/Cover letter including date available to start.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
Minimum Salary: 31200.00 Maximum Salary: 31200.00 Salary Unit: Yearly