Staff Associate I

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.

Specific responsibilities and duties will include, but are not limited to, the following:

Functional Knowledge:

Proficient in maintaining multiple mouse lines.

Problem Solving:

The employee will be required to help and assist with interpreting PCR and gels.

Decision Making/Autonomy:

Daily responsibility and autonomy include cutting tails of mice, extracting DNA, performing PCR reactions, running agarose gels.

Technical Expertise:

This position will require expertise in molecular biology.

Communication:

The employee must be able to communicate daily with experimentalists. They must also liaison between lab members and vendors.service providers, and CUIMC facilities staff. Communicate with the Pl and laboratory team members as needed and reports on a daily basis.

Minimum Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in specific research field.

Specific skills and/or knowledge required for the position:

Must be skilled in extracting DNA, performing PCR and running gels.

Preferred Requirements:

4 years experience preferred.