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The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York Sr. Staff Associate II in New York, New York
Nov 15, 2024
The Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center seeks a candidate who has the ability to master a variety of cellular and molecular biology techniques, this is essential for this role, as are good organizational and communication skills, the ability to work within a team, flexibility, and responsibility. Under the guidance of the research team, the ideal candidate will also be expected to collect data, interpret experimental results, and synthesize findings within the larger context of the project(s).
The Sr. Staff Associate II will collect data, interpret experimental results and synthesize findings within the larger context of projects. Main responsibilities will consist of creating, maintaining, characterizing and validating a panel of 3D organoids from clinical specimens, xenograft tumors and genetically engineered mice with a focus in oral and esophageal carcinomas. The candidate will serve as lab manager and supervise and teach staff associates, graduate and undergraduate students and assist postdoctoral research scientists.
Specific duties would include:
Functional Knowledge
15%: Has mastery of the subject matter.
Problem Solving
15%: Solves a broad range of complex problems related to advanced cell culture techniques
Decision Making/Autonomy
25%: Works independently to design, execute and interpret experiments in collaborative research projects; manages significant portions of the research project; manages a lab/facility and the support team within.
Technical Expertise
30%: Comprehensive understanding of research techniques, tools, software and instruments used in various projects; may develop protocols in support of the project.
Communication
15%: Explains complex information; collaborates with others to build consensus; presents at conferences, seminars and/or workshops; participates in development of funding proposals, manuscripts and other research-oriented documentation; effectively trains other.
Minimum Degree Required
- Bachelor's degree in specific research field and 10 years experience;
Minimum Qualifications
- Enthusiastic and exceptionally motivated
- Excellent organizational and interpersonal skills
- Ability to perform meticulous record keeping
- Excellent communication and writing skills and ability to work as a member of a team.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
Minimum Salary: 80000.00 Maximum Salary: 100000.00 Salary Unit: Yearly