Research Assistant
- Requisition no: 541051
- Work type: Full Time
- Location: Medical Center
- School/Department: Neurology
- Grade: Technical Grade 5
- Categories: Research (Lab and Non-Lab)
- Job Type: Support Staff - Union
- Bargaining Unit: SSA
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- End Date if Temporary:
- Hours Per Week: 35
- Standard Work Schedule: M-F
- Building:
- Salary Range: $58,102.42 - $58,102.42
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
The Center for Translational & Computational Neuroimmunology (CTCN), in the Department of Neurology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) is a hub for large-scale translational human studies that integrate rigorous application of advanced laboratory techniques with cutting-edge computational methods. The CTCN includes a Neuroimmunology Core that is part of the national Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center network in the U.S., and it specializes in the optimization and deployment of novel experimental platforms to support the projects of CTCN investigators and collaborators.
We are currently seeking a Research Assistant to join our research effort in the CNS tissue-based profiling. We are deploying traditional (immunohistochemistry/fluorescence, in situ hybridization) and emerging (spatial transcriptomic,…) technologies coupled to a robust image capture and semi-automated image segmentation pipeline to enable the large-scale projects that are currently funded.
Responsibilities
- Data generation and analysis
- Data entry
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and at least one and one-half years of related experience or equivalent in education, training, and experience.
- Knowledge of various related laboratory procedures and techniques.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong experience in histology techniques – including fluorescence microscopy and with cryostat sectioning - and in performing large-scale staining projects.
Other Requirements
- Work effectively in a team environment.
- Excellent communication and organization skills as well as the ability to work independently.
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