Job Opportunity: Research Technician, CUMC Faust Lab

 Position Summary

The technician will be responsible for, but not limited to, performing a wide variety of histological and molecular biology procedures on human postmortem brain tissue samples for several projects in the lab. Techniques include vibratoming, immunohistochemistry, Western blots, post-mortem brain catalog/organizing and extensive microscopy work. The technician will perform quantitative morphologic analyses, including collecting microscopic images and characterizing axonal and synaptic changes and a variety of other neuropathologic parameters. Further duties will include organizing the storage of formalin fixed brain samples and histology slides, data management, and performing other related tasks that are necessary to the functioning of the laboratory. Technician will work in concert with other lab personnel to both perform experiments and analyze data from experiments essential for grant objectives, while also organizing and cataloging formalin fixed brain samples. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, preparing samples for histology core, prepare samples for cutting via vibratome or cryostat, perform immunnohistochemical staining, perform protein extractions and western blot analysis, image-stained brain sections, analyze stained brain sections with quantitative microscopic methods, and organize data from experiments for manuscript preparation.

Responsibilities

• Immunohistochemistry ~40%
• Microscopy ~20%
• Histology analysis ~15%
• Western blots ~10%
• Organizing formalin fixed brain samples ~10%
• Vibratome/cryostat/tissue cutting ~5%

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology or physics or equivalent in education, training, and experience. 

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in molecular biologic techniques is highly desired. 

Other Requirements

• We are looking for someone who can commit a minimum of two-years to this position. Ability to work both independently and in team environment are essential.

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Job Opportunity: Research Staff Assistant, Zuckerman Institute Lomvardas Lab

The Mortimer B. Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute at Columbia University brings together researchers from different scientific disciplines to transform our understanding of the mind and brain. In this highly interactive research environment, laboratories work together to gain critical insights into human health by exploring how the brain develops, performs, endures, and recovers. The Zuckerman Institute is housed in the Jerome L. Greene Science Center, an architectural masterpiece on Columbia University’s new Manhattanville campus.

The Lomvardas lab at Zuckerman Institute is seeking a full-time research technician that will assist a postdoctoral fellow with projects related to the expression of mouse olfactory receptors and the culturing of mouse olfactory neurons. This role is grant-funded. Please visit our website at https://lomvardaslab.zuckermaninstitute.columbia.edu/

Responsibilities
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Perform molecular biology techniques, dissections, tissue sectioning, and immunohistochemistry, directed by the PI and Senior Researchers.
• Maintenance of mouse colony.
• Work collaboratively with graduate students, other research assistants as well as post-docs and MDs in keeping careful records of the work performed during experiments, communicate well, and present to the group.

Minimum Qualifications
Applicants must have a science-related Bachelor’s degree. A minimum of six (6) months of related experience.

Preferred Qualifications
Prior research laboratory experience is highly desired, including work with rodent models.
Experience with molecular biology, tissue culture, and/or mouse colony management is preferred.
Lab experience is preferred but a post-baccalaureate candidate building skills prior to medical or graduate school might find this position productive and rewarding. Proficiency with programming and electronics is a plus. Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills are essential.

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