Job ID: 5873
Job date: 2016-08-15
End Date:
Company : Columbia University Country : Role : Research Scientist
Job date: 2016-08-15
End Date:
Company : Columbia University Country : Role : Research Scientist
Job Description:
The newly developed Institute for Genomic Medicine (IGM, www.igenmed.org) is an integral part of Columbia University's Precision Medicine Initiative. As part of this Initiative, the IGM performs comprehensive genomic analyses on more than 10,000 patient genomes per year in order to identify new therapeutic targets of neurodevelopmental disorders. In order to understand how the implicated mutation affects disease, the IGM has created a Cellular Models of Disease group under the direction of Dr. Michael Boland and a functional research group under the direction of Dr. David Goldstein.
We are seeking a full-time Technician B to participate in this transformative research. The Technician B will participate in experiments within the lab, and with other groups at the IGM (as required), and conduct analyses related to computational neurobiology. Candidates with strong academic background and research experience in the following areas are encouraged to apply: bioinformatics and computational biology, molecular biology (e.g cloning, RNA/DNA extraction, RT-qPCR), biochemistry (e.g. western blotting), immunocytochemistry and fluorescence microscopy.
Minimum Qualifications for Grade
Applicant MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered an applicant
Requires a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, physics or related science or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Additional Position-Specific Minimum Qualifications
Applicant MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered an applicant
The candidate selected for this position is required to undergo a drug screening test prior to a final offer of employment being made.
Special Instructions
Preferred Qualifications
The applicant should be self-motivated and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. S/he should also have outstanding organizational skills, the ability to multitask, and be able to work independently as well as within a team. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint and Word is required.
Essential Functions
Special Indications
This position works with:
Bloodborne pathogens
Chemicals
Formaldehyde/Xylene
Laboratory animals
Infectious agents/lasers
HIPAA Compliance training required
Yes
Participation in Medical Surveillance required
No
What type of posting? Is this a waiver request?
Standard Posting
Requisition Open Date
08-12-2016
Requisition Close Date
Quick Link
jobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=157193
Additional Info:
[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]
The newly developed Institute for Genomic Medicine (IGM, www.igenmed.org) is an integral part of Columbia University's Precision Medicine Initiative. As part of this Initiative, the IGM performs comprehensive genomic analyses on more than 10,000 patient genomes per year in order to identify new therapeutic targets of neurodevelopmental disorders. In order to understand how the implicated mutation affects disease, the IGM has created a Cellular Models of Disease group under the direction of Dr. Michael Boland and a functional research group under the direction of Dr. David Goldstein.
We are seeking a full-time Technician B to participate in this transformative research. The Technician B will participate in experiments within the lab, and with other groups at the IGM (as required), and conduct analyses related to computational neurobiology. Candidates with strong academic background and research experience in the following areas are encouraged to apply: bioinformatics and computational biology, molecular biology (e.g cloning, RNA/DNA extraction, RT-qPCR), biochemistry (e.g. western blotting), immunocytochemistry and fluorescence microscopy.
Minimum Qualifications for Grade
Applicant MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered an applicant
Requires a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, physics or related science or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Additional Position-Specific Minimum Qualifications
Applicant MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered an applicant
The candidate selected for this position is required to undergo a drug screening test prior to a final offer of employment being made.
Special Instructions
Preferred Qualifications
The applicant should be self-motivated and possess excellent communication and interpersonal skills. S/he should also have outstanding organizational skills, the ability to multitask, and be able to work independently as well as within a team. Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, Powerpoint and Word is required.
Essential Functions
Special Indications
This position works with:
Bloodborne pathogens
Chemicals
Formaldehyde/Xylene
Laboratory animals
Infectious agents/lasers
HIPAA Compliance training required
Yes
Participation in Medical Surveillance required
No
What type of posting? Is this a waiver request?
Standard Posting
Requisition Open Date
08-12-2016
Requisition Close Date
Quick Link
jobs.columbia.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=157193
Requeriments :
Skills :
Areas :
Additional Info:
[Click Here to Access the Original Job Post]