Student Research Worker

Job no: 538712
Position type: Part Time
Location: Medical Center
Division/Equivalent: Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons
School/Unit: Pediatrics
Categories: Research (Lab and Non-Lab), General Administration

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  • Job Type: Short Term Casual
  • Bargaining Unit:
  • Regular/Temporary: Temporary
  • End Date if Temporary: 6/30/2024
  • Hours Per Week: 10
  • Standard Work Schedule:
  • Building:
  • Salary Range: $22.00 - $22.00
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 Department of Pediatrics is seeking a Student Research Worker to join our team in a temporary part time position within the Division of Molecular Genetics. This position will assist in projects related to stress-induced behaviors in mice, including behavioral assays in mice and neuroanatomical analyses (mounting, staining and imaging brain sections) as well as assisting lab-members with experiments.

Columbia University Medical Center’s Department of Pediatrics is a world leader in providing care for children. Our mission areas include Healthcare, Education and Research. We offer care for our patients in over 25 specialty areas as well as individualized care for complex cases. Our Residency, Fellowship and Graduate programs are among the best in the Nation. Our Clinical, Translational and Basic Science research features collaborations across specialties and stretches from the bench to bedside. We also have several active Clinical trials available to our patients.

Responsibilities

  • Behavioral assays in mice and neuroanatomical analyses (mounting, staining, and imaging brain sections).
  • Assist lab members with experiments.
  • Perform related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Minimum Qualifications

  • High School Graduate or Equivalency required.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Willingness to work with mice is essential.
  • Organized, thorough, maintain good records, and able to work independently.
  • Basic computer skills and be able to use Word, Excel, Access, and Power Point.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

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