- Job Type: Support Staff - Non-Union
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- Hours Per Week: 35
- Building: Jerome L. Greene Science Center
- Salary Range: $40,000 - $48,000
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.
Position Summary
Columbia University's Mortimer B. Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute brings together world-class scientists across academic disciplines conducting pioneering research to transform our understanding of how the brain works – and gives rise to mind and behavior. The Institute fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment across 50+ labs, advancing insights into human health by exploring how the brain develops, performs, endures and recovers.
At the Zuckerman Institute, we are committed to becoming a more inclusive, equitable and diverse place of scientific discovery and support a culture of respect. Promoting diversity in science will help drive the transformative science that can change the world.
Situated in the Jerome L. Greene Science Center on Columbia’s Manhattanville campus, the state-of-the-art building offers an environment where the highest level of scholarly scientific research takes place on a daily basis, with the benefit of being located in the heart of New York, one of the world’s most vibrant and culturally rich cities.
The Maniatis lab is seeking a highly motivated individual to fill the position of Research Staff Assistant reporting to Postdoctoral Research Scientist, Erin Flaherty. This is an exciting opportunity to become part of a dynamic group that is investigating the molecular basis of neural connectivity, and its impact on neurological diseases. This role will provide integral support to our work utilizing mouse models and genomic studies to study the molecular mechanisms that underlie neural circuit formation. Specifically, the technician will support our research by maintaining a small mouse colony, performing terminal cardiac perfusions and stereotaxic injections, and supporting molecular biology studies.
This is a full time grant funded role.
Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
- As directed by the PI, support genotyping of genetically modified mice, perform terminal cardiac perfusions, stereotaxic injections, tissue sectioning and confocal microscopy.
- As directed by the PI, perform biology techniques such as: molecular cloning, PCR, nucleic acid purification, qPCR and western blotting.
- Collects and records data.
- Routine lab management activities, including ordering supplies, sustaining inventories and maintenance of instruments.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, neuroscience, biochemistry or a related field, or the equivalent combination of education and work experience.
- 6 months of experience or more in a research environment is required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Prior practical experience with animal husbandry, tissue sectioning, and transcardial perfusion is strongly preferred.
- Knowledge of biochemical and molecular biology techniques (PCR, nucleic acid purification, Western blotting).
- The ideal candidate should be self-motivated eager to increase skills and expertise. They will exhibit strong attention to detail, possess strong organizational skills, and have a collaborative style as well as the ability to work independently within a diverse and dynamic team environment.
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