Columbia University
Dr. Monica Kasbekar, Assistant Professor of Medicine at Columbia University Medical Center (CUMC), is seeking an outstanding Staff Associate II to contribute to research activities in the laboratory. Dr. Kasbekar's research investigates the cellular and molecular processes that control the activity of blood-forming hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs) and addresses how these regulations are altered in myeloid malignancies and physiological aging. Dr. Kasbekar's research is performed within the laboratory of Dr. Emmanuelle Passegue, Director of the Columbia Stem Cell Initiative.
Reporting to Dr. Kasbekar, the selected candidate will be an active member of the research team, helping with or driving independent research projects. The candidate will also assist with laboratory operations and protocol management to ensure the optimal performance of personnel, equipment, and the efficient utilization of space and supplies. This is an opportunity to work on research projects at the forefront of stem cell research and experimental hematology.
Duties:
Participate in scientific operations that will include, but are not limited to, processing primary human blood and bone marrow samples, maintaining mouse colonies, genotyping, flow cytometry, transplantation experiments, cell culture, cell biology, molecular biology, confocal imaging, and histological analyses, etc.
Experience in these techniques, especially familiarity with cell culture, mouse experiments, and flow cytometry, is highly desired.
Assist in planning research, executing experiments and research tasks, and contribute to planning future research strategies. Scientific growth will be encouraged, and research projects will be assigned as needed.
Assist with other projects and collaborate with other labs/external collaborators/subcontractors as assigned.
Participate in laboratory meetings and other scientific presentations, as well as assist in writing reports and figures/manuscript preparation.
Train lab staff/others in the use of techniques and equipment.
Assist in supervising students and staff and provide feedback on their performance.
Assist in managing laboratory equipment and supplies, inventory, and EH&S laboratory protocols, etc.
This will include maintaining records for the lab and ensuring compliance with safety protocols and other relevant policies, and working closely with administrative and financial personnel to ensure proper documentation and compliance with grant and other administrative policies. Familiarity with database management is desired.
Assist in managing mouse colonies, including genotyping, husbandry, and import/export of animals, as well as the submission of IACUC mouse protocols.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in biochemistry, genetics, developmental biology, biomedical engineering, or an equivalent, and at least 4 years of related experience.
The applicant should be self-motivated and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
The applicant should also possess outstanding organizational skills, the ability to multitask, and be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
Success in this position will require being proactive, demonstrating attention to detail, and exhibiting a willingness to learn.
The applicant should have working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, as well as software related to lab activities, such as Prism, Flow Jo, Illustrator, and statistical software.
Preferred Requirements:
A master's degree is strongly preferred.
A track record of scientific achievements, as well as direct experience with cell culture, mouse experiments, and flow cytometry, is desired.
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Pay Transparency Disclosure
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.
Reporting to Dr. Kasbekar, the selected candidate will be an active member of the research team, helping with or driving independent research projects. The candidate will also assist with laboratory operations and protocol management to ensure the optimal performance of personnel, equipment, and the efficient utilization of space and supplies. This is an opportunity to work on research projects at the forefront of stem cell research and experimental hematology.
Duties:
Participate in scientific operations that will include, but are not limited to, processing primary human blood and bone marrow samples, maintaining mouse colonies, genotyping, flow cytometry, transplantation experiments, cell culture, cell biology, molecular biology, confocal imaging, and histological analyses, etc.
Experience in these techniques, especially familiarity with cell culture, mouse experiments, and flow cytometry, is highly desired.
Assist in planning research, executing experiments and research tasks, and contribute to planning future research strategies. Scientific growth will be encouraged, and research projects will be assigned as needed.
Assist with other projects and collaborate with other labs/external collaborators/subcontractors as assigned.
Participate in laboratory meetings and other scientific presentations, as well as assist in writing reports and figures/manuscript preparation.
Train lab staff/others in the use of techniques and equipment.
Assist in supervising students and staff and provide feedback on their performance.
Assist in managing laboratory equipment and supplies, inventory, and EH&S laboratory protocols, etc.
This will include maintaining records for the lab and ensuring compliance with safety protocols and other relevant policies, and working closely with administrative and financial personnel to ensure proper documentation and compliance with grant and other administrative policies. Familiarity with database management is desired.
Assist in managing mouse colonies, including genotyping, husbandry, and import/export of animals, as well as the submission of IACUC mouse protocols.
Minimum Requirements:
Bachelor's degree in biochemistry, genetics, developmental biology, biomedical engineering, or an equivalent, and at least 4 years of related experience.
The applicant should be self-motivated and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
The applicant should also possess outstanding organizational skills, the ability to multitask, and be able to work both independently and as part of a team.
Success in this position will require being proactive, demonstrating attention to detail, and exhibiting a willingness to learn.
The applicant should have working knowledge of the Microsoft Office suite, as well as software related to lab activities, such as Prism, Flow Jo, Illustrator, and statistical software.
Preferred Requirements:
A master's degree is strongly preferred.
A track record of scientific achievements, as well as direct experience with cell culture, mouse experiments, and flow cytometry, is desired.
Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Pay Transparency Disclosure
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.