Cambridge Coaching MCAT Webinar: Work, Energy, and Power

It's a weekly live webinar about a high yield MCAT topic. It's short, sweet, and packed with valuable insight into both the topic at hand and how it's tested on the MCAT. While we are in the process of developing these materials, we are offering the webinar for free. Consider yourself a pilot student for a future Cambridge Coaching MCAT course, or textbook, or self-study platform (only the future can tell). All we ask in exchange is that you keep coming, participate in Q & A, share your feedback, and let friends know about this resource. This webinar's topic will be Work, Energy, and Power for the MCAT, and will take place Friday June 4 at 1pm EST. 

Register for this week's webinar here.

Job Opportunity: Educational Coordinator, CUIMC Dept. of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology, Oncology & Stem Cell Transplantation

The Department of Pediatrics, Division of Hematology, Oncology & Stem Cell Transplantation at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, NY, NY is recruiting for an Educational Coordinator to join our multidisciplinary Psychosocial Team. The Liaison will work under the direct supervision of the clinical psychologist to address the educational needs of patients undergoing treatment and in survivorship. 

Interested applicants can reach out to Dara Steinberg, Ph.D. at dms2207@cumc.columbia.edu

More information available at: https://opportunities.columbia.edu/en-us/job/514757/education-coordinator

Job Opportunity: Assistant Research Technician, NYU Grossman School of Medicine

Research opportunity with cardiothoracic surgeon-scientist who runs a lab at NYU. He is looking for a PAID full time research assistant to replace his current individual in this role who is off to Dartmouth med school in the fall.

See the job description below, but the highlights are:

• translational research on lung cancer biomarkers
• opportunities for multiple publications/presentations
• minimal (no) prior research experience necessary, he just wants someone who is organized and motivated

Position Start: Flexible, by this September One year commitment (two years preferred)

Please email at Alexandra.pass@nyulangone.org if interested

Research Opportunities at Albert Einstein College of Medicine

At Albert Einstein College of Medicine, there are general openings for positions in research at various laboratories on the campus. These roles include Research Coordinator, Research Assistant, and others.

Learn more about the positions and apply here. 

Job Opportunity: Research Coordinator, Weill Cornell Medical Center

Research coordinator sought for cardiovascular imaging lab, with focus on project management and administrative oversight for multiple externally funded clinical research protocols. Key responsibilities include study screening/enrollment related activities, scheduling of imaging assessments and follow-up, research data collection, maintenance of study related regulatory materials, and coordination of NIH grant submissions. High productivity lab with substantial opportunities for career growth.

Required Qualifications: Prior experience in clinical research coordination or related fields required. Experience working in an academic medical center preferred.

Key Job Responsibilities:

Human Subjects' Research - updates and submits documents required by the Institutional Board (IRB), and any other appropriate parties in order to obtain approval to conduct human subjects research. Obtains signatures and forwards documents and/or forms to appropriate destination and prepares and submits enrollment statistics as is required.

Research Activities – Screens and collects patient information which could entail abstraction of data from the patient chart and imaging reports. Audits and updates existing research databases. Conducts study visits, obtains and documents information within time frame specified. Collects, compiles and conducts preliminary analyses of data, statistics, and other materials for abstracts and manuscripts.

Recruitment - Screens potential patients for eligibility to existing studies and schedules visits. This may include researching and gathering information from the medical record or physician referral. Reviews elements of screening process with the Principal Investigator including inclusion/exclusion criteria, completed informed consent, and the patient/subject willingness to participate in the study.

Grants - Assists in the preparation of grant applications and related activities including developing grants proposals. Collects and organizes required paperwork for submission. Assists in the preparation of progress reports to aid in timely submission to funding agencies.

Budget - Drafts budgets and assists in the preparation of funding reports to agencies. Participates in projects and performs other duties as required.

Contact Dr. Jonathan Weinsaft (jww2001@med.cornell.edu).

Job Opportunity: Lab Technician, Harvey Mudd College

Job Description:

Primary Purpose

The Schulz Tryp lab at Harvey Mudd College is seeking a full-time research technologist. We are globally interested in how organisms adapt to different environments. Our study system is the African trypanosome parasite, which cycles between a tsetse fly vector and a mammalian host. In humans and animals, the parasite causes a fatal disease called African trypanosomiasis (sleeping sickness). The disease causes a large human and economic burden for people living in Sub-Saharan Africa, where the disease is endemic. In order to adapt itself from living in the bloodstream to living in the fly, the parasite must change the transcript levels of thousands of genes in the genome. We want to know more about the molecular mechanisms behind these changes. You can read more about our work at https://sites.google.com/a/g.hmc.edu/schulzlab/.

The expected dates of employment are June 1, 2021-August 30, 2022, although it’s possible this period could be extended. Continuation of the position is contingent upon continued and sufficient grant funding.  Employment is subject to termination at any time.

This position provides technical lab support to faculty and students in a molecular parasitology research laboratory by performing a variety of routine and moderately complex laboratory and research-related responsibilities.  The Laboratory Technician II works independently, reporting directly to the project PI. Molecular biology experiments include, but are not limited to, flow cytometry analysis, PCR, cloning, Cut&Run (similar to ChIP-seq), parasite genetic modification, and preparation of libraries for high-throughput sequencing.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential functions

• Conducts experiments using current methods in molecular biology; assists PI in developing and evaluating methods, procedures and techniques used in experiments.
• Aids in the design of an undergraduate lab class around the PI’s research program.
• Prepares chemical reagents and solutions.
• Ensures the safe storage of biological and chemical materials.
• Sterilizes equipment, plasticware, and chemical reagents.
• Monitors inventories of expendable supplies (e.g., chemicals, reagents, plasticware, glassware) and advises PI or staff of reordering needs. May be responsible for ordering materials in consultation with PI and other staff.
• Assists PI with supervising and training research students in lab methods and procedures.
• Responsible for data entry, retrieval, and analysis on various Mac-type computers.
• Documents experimental work in clear and detailed laboratory notebook record.
• Assists in the proper collection and disposal of waste materials according to regulations and department policy.
• Participates in and contributes to a safe environment by keeping current with safety regulations, checking and maintaining equipment, orienting research students to the proper use of materials and equipment, and overseeing compliance with regulations.
• Performs research as needed.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Individuals must possess knowledge, skills and ability to successfully perform the essential functions of the position or be able to explain or demonstrate how the essential functions can be performed, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.

• Ability to work independently and cooperatively.
• Proficiency with computer software, preferably python, R,  and shell scripting.
• Good manual dexterity.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to use modern laboratory equipment in the general area of molecular biology.
• Ability to communicate, in English, with faculty members and students who are well versed in various scientific fields, primarily biology and bioinformatics.
• Knowledge of and ability in PCR, gel electrophoresis, and other routine molecular biology techniques.
• Knowledge of and ability in running and programming command-line pipelines in unix and python preferred.
• Knowledge of appropriate/applicable safety standards.

More information available here

Online/Hybrid EMT-B Certification Course - Fall 2021

 15 Sunday Fall Online EMT-B Course

By popular demand, we are in the process of organizing another online State-approved EMT course: 15-Sunday course during Fall 2021. Getting the medical skills and clinical exposure will look great on any pre-health resume! In addition, due to the recent COVID-19 crisis, the need for EMTs during this time is paramount.

Tentative Dates:
*Classes will be mostly online with four in-person sessions for skills*
Fall 2021 - 15 Sunday Course (NEW):
8/22-1/28 (Zoom sessions 10-2pm)
In-person sessions will be on 10/31, 11/7, 11/14, 11/21. Practical State Exam 11/28  

Summer 2021 - July Course (Almost Full):

7/5-7/23 (Zoom sessions 10-2pm)
In-person sessions will be on July 19-22. Practical State Exam 7/23

Summer 2021 - August Course (Almost Full):

8/2-8/19 (Zoom sessions 10-2pm)
In-person sessions will be on August 15-18. Practical State Exam 8/19

*Location will be at the YU midtown campus located at 245 Lexington Avenue or 509 5th Ave*

*Due to the current Covid-19 pandemic, location, dates, and times for these courses are subject to change*

Price: $1,500 + State Exam fee of $28

MINIMUM AGE IS 17 BY THE STATE EXAM 

Upon successful completion of the course, you'll get an EMT license by the NYS-DOH and BLS (CPR) by the AHA.
You will also be eligible to take the national EMT online NREMT exam after completing this course.

Please fill out this form if you are interested.
https://forms.gle/6hshDzbyi6Pab1dCA

Should you have any questions, please contact neiditch@mail.yu.edu or LearnEMT@gmail.com

Cambridge Coaching MCAT Webinar: Endocrine System (Part 2)

It's a weekly live webinar about a high yield MCAT topic. It's short, sweet, and packed with valuable insight into both the topic at hand and how it's tested on the MCAT. While we are in the process of developing these materials, we are offering the webinar for free. Consider yourself a pilot student for a future Cambridge Coaching MCAT course, or textbook, or self-study platform (only the future can tell). All we ask in exchange is that you keep coming, participate in Q & A, share your feedback, and let friends know about this resource. This webinar's topic will be Endocrine System for the MCAT (Part 2), and will take place Friday May 21 at 1pm EST. 

Register for this week's webinar here.

Volunteer Opportunity: Columbia Global Brigades

Global Brigades is a student-led sustainable organization, whose goal is to empower the underserved communities around the world. The students volunteer abroad to help improve the quality of life and the environment with the holistic approach. Global Brigades have different chapters like Medical, Dental, Public Health, Environmental, Water, Microfinance, and Business Brigades. In the past years, Columbia University chapter have helped development in Honduras, Panama and Ghana. We also volunteer in our local community, Harlem, helping conduct blood pressure at the health fairs and empower community members to take care fo their health!

The Columbia University's Global Brigades chapter is accepting applications for the 2021-2022  Executive Board. Those who are interested in applying must complete this interest form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScTZZ1X4vpiu3RuqK2BihH7-0WrB4JcrkvR40wJzIN7xDHtLA/viewform by Sunday, on May 16th by 11:59pm. 

Job Opportunity: Study Coordinator, Hospital for Special Surgery

Job Description 

Study Coordinator 

The Laboratory of Dr. Park-Min (website: parkminlab.com) is seeking a part-time/full time study coordinator for the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City. The study  coordinator will assist with the execution of clinical research trials and will be responsible  for the collection, compilation, and documentation of research data, ensuring  compliance and accurate adherence to research protocols and the overall practice of  clinical trials. The study coordinator will process samples and analyze data. These  positions provide opportunities to develop independent projects and obtain training and  experience relevant for graduate, dental, or medical school. Positions are available  beginning May 2021. 

Responsibilities: 

• Coordination of research projects under faculty supervision 

• Screening patients for eligibility in clinical trials; recruiting and enrolling eligible  patients in studies; reviewing patient history and recording appropriate pre-study  laboratory data; obtaining laboratory blood work from patients and arranging  other necessary testing; processing, storing, and shipping specimens; assisting in  informed consent of patients in clinical trials; following up with study patients. 

Minimum job requirements: 

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent 

• Good communication skills 

• Proficient use of technology (e.g., Microsoft Office) 

Applications, including a cover letter and curriculum vitae, should be submitted via email  to: 

Kyung-Hyun Park-Min, PhD 

Assistant Professor 

Department of Medicine 

Weill Medical College of Cornell University 

Assistant Scientist 

Arthritis and Tissue Degeneration Program 

Hospital for Special Surgery 

535 E70th Street, New York 

Research S building 805 

NY10021USA 

Phone: (212) 774-7631 

Email:parkminlab@gmail.com