Job Opportunity: Clinical Assistant, Hudson Heights Pediatrics

Clinical Assistant in a Pediatrics Practice

Pediatric practice in upper Manhattan seeks graduating seniors or recent graduates for full-time positions starting in February 2026. Opportunity to start part-time before graduation. A fitting training ground for those interested in medicine, health care and small business management. Hudson Heights Pediatrics is looking for someone interested in both the clinical and managerial aspects of medicine.

Our ideal candidate has:

● interest in the field of healthcare

● effective communication skills and is comfortable interacting both in-person and over the phone

● the desire to take initiative

● comfort multitasking, prioritizing, and dealing with several pressing matters at once

● sensitivity to the needs of patients, visitors and coworkers

● excellent organizational skills

● strong teamwork skills

● experience working with children

Responsibilities include:

● serving as clinical and administrative staff, including taking patient vitals, assisting with vaccines and bloodwork, performing point-of-care tests and other tasks to be assigned

● conducting intake and checkout and other reception duties

● discussing clinical cases with patients over the phone

● helping to manage the practice and doctor’s schedules

● reviewing and helping to implement and monitor Quality Incentive Programs

● assisting with billing and claim submission and follow up with insurance companies

This is a full-time position starting in the spring of 2026 and requiring 35-40 hours per week, including approximately one Sunday per month. Opportunity to start part-time before graduation. Salary based on experience. Spanish language skills are a plus. We work with an amazing team of doctors led by Dr.

Joseph Richter who has been affiliated with Columbia Presbyterian Hospital for 25 years and founded the practice in 2009. Hudson Heights Pediatrics has been managed and staffed by Columbia, Barnard and NYU graduates since its opening.

Salary and Benefits: Salary based on experience starting at $21/hour.

Please send your resume and a cover letter detailing your experience and interest to goldman@hudsonheightspediatrics.com.

To find out more about our practice, please visit our website at www.hudsonheightspediatrics.com

Columbia OT Spring Info Sessions & Class Observation Dates

The Columbia University Programs in Occupational Therapy offer an entry level Masters Program as well as an accelerated MS/OTD program for our students and a part time online Post-Professional OTD program for working occupational therapists.  

 

Students who are interested in learning more about our entry level program can attend a virtual information session, meet with an admissions officer, or sign up to sit in on an in-person class on campus in New York City.  

 

Online Information Sessions

 

Click on each date to RSVP to an online information session with our admissions office.  All times are EST. More details will be provided before the session.

 

February 12, 2026 at 1:00pm

March 10, 2026 at 7:00pm

April 14, 2026 at 1:00pm

May 12, 2026 at 1:00pm

 

 

Meet with an Admissions Officer

Admissions officers are available throughout the week for Zoom meetings with prospective students.  Sign up for a 20 minute meeting.

 

Join us for a Class Session

Sign up to observe a class session this spring here(link is external and opens in a new window).  Given the limited space, we ask that everyone only sign up to observe one class.  Classes take place on our campus on 168^th Street in Washington Heights.

 

If you have any questions, please reach out to otadmissions@cumc.columbia.edu.

Job Opportunity: Clinical Research Assistant, Iliev Lab at Weill Cornell

Clinical Research Assistant position- Iliev Lab at Weill Cornell Medicine 

The laboratory applies translational, experimental and computational approaches to study the role of immunity to mycobiota early and later in life, upon therapeutic interventions and during conditions, such as inflammatory bowel disease, allergy, gastrointestinal and lung cancers, and immunodeficiencies, where fungi contribute to pathologies. This unique position offers a chance to work in both translational and clinical research projects in the laboratory. The translational and experimental research include participating in the laboratory’s projects focused on the gut-brain axis which explores the neuro-modulatory properties of fungi and bacteria. The clinical projects focus on how fungi contribute to inflammatory bowel disease and exploring different therapeutic interventions in the clinic. 

Lab website: https://ilievlab.org 

Position Description We are looking for a highly motivated, independent but team-oriented research technician with expertise in molecular biology or/and immunology-related experimental methods, basic microbiology techniques and in vivo disease modeling, as well as patient interface experience.  Candidates with computational skills are also welcome to apply. 

Job Duties: 

• Screen and consent patients for clinical trials  
• Participate in the recruitment of patients for a clinical study and handling of specimens  
• Collect and process clinical samples  
• Write protocols for clinical trials  
• Assist in performing in vitro and in vivo experiments designed by the PI and lab members  
• Perform several basic microbiology and molecular biology techniques  
• Perform cell culturing 
• Handle bacterial and fungal cultures  
• Work in a team with Postdocs, graduate students, and other clinical research assistants  
• Assist in day-to-day ordering of laboratory reagents 

Position Requirements: • Bachelor’s and/or Master’s degree in STEM • General laboratory and organizational skills, including the ability to work independently and efficiently • Ability to multitask, along with an orientation toward teamwork and cooperation • Strong knowledge in experimental biology, molecular biology or immunology • Demonstrated contributions to original research project • Good communication skills required • Some clinical experience preferred • This job is in person with no option for remote work • Job Type: Full-time 

Pay: $38,400.00 – $58,000.00 per year 

Benefits: • Health insurance • Paid time off 

Schedule: • 8 hour shift 

Experience: • Research: 1 year (Preferred) • Clinical experience/ Patient interaction: 1 year (Preferred) 

Work Location: In person 

To Apply: Please provide a resume (with GPA and science GPA) with degree information starting with high school, undergraduate, and if applicable, Master’s degree, cover letter, and answers to the questions below. The position must be started no later than May 2026 to ensure adequate training time. Please label all submitted documents with first and last name. Submit all materials to ilievlabwcmc@gmail.com 

1. Would you be able to commit two years to the position?  
2. When would you be able to start in the position?  
3. Have you contributed to any independent research projects? If yes, briefly describe your role. 
4. What basic laboratory techniques are you most comfortable with, and in what context did you acquire that experience?  
5. Do you have experience working with patients or handling clinical samples? 
6. What is your long-term career goal?  
7. What type of experience are you hoping to gain from a technician position/how will this position contribute to your future plans?  

Northwestern University Event: Hidden Curriculum: Strategies for Successful MD/PhD Applications

Join the Northwestern University's Medical Scientist Training Program on February 4th at 7 PM CT to hear from current students about the MD/PhD career path and the basics of applying. The virtual session will feature a presentation on successful strategies followed by a Q&A. Register here!