Staff Associate ; Department of Genetics and Development

Columbia University in the City of New York:
Columbia University Irving Medical Center:
Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons:
Genetics and Development Description

The laboratory of Dr. Gerard Karsenty in the Department of Genetics and Development at Columbia University Medical Center is seeking a Staff Associate I to manage the husbandry of Dr. Karsenty's laboratory and genotype for all mutant mice. They will also handle administrative issues, order supplies, manage inventory, ensure that equipment or machinery is properly maintained, and communicate with facilities and other staff.

• Functional Knowledge: Proficient in maintaining multiple mouse lines.
• Problem Solving: Help and assist with interpreting PCR and gels.
• Decision Making/Autonomy: Daily responsibility includes cutting tails of mice, extracting DNA, performing PCR reactions, running agarose gels.
• Technical Expertise: Expertise in molecular biology.
• Communication: Communicate daily with experimentalists; serve as liaison between lab members, vendors, service providers, and CUIMC facilities staff; report to the Pl and laboratory team members as needed.

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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.