Research Staff Assistant
Company: Columbia University
Location: New York
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
+ Requisition no: 528150+ Work Type: Part Time+ Location:
Campus-Manhattanville+ School/Department: null+ Categories:
Research (Lab and Non-Lab)+ Job Type: Support Staff - Non-Union+
Bargaining Unit:+ Regular/Temporary: Regular+ End Date if
Temporary:+ Hours Per Week: 20+ Salary Range: Commensurate with
experiencePosition SummaryThe 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
El-Shamayleh lab at Columbia University's Zuckerman Institute
studies how the brain analyzes visual information. We are currently
seeking a part-time employee to assist with animal behavioral
training and other daily duties. The employee will participate in
various aspects of daily experiments under close supervision from
the PI and/or more senior lab members.Candidates with a strong
academic background in science and/or large animal research
experience are encouraged to apply.This is part-time position with
the possibility of transitioning to full-time in the future. The
Research Staff Assistant role is a grant-funded role and continued
employment is contingent on the availability of funding by the
Lab.Responsibilities+ Performs animal husbandry and behavioral
training of large vertebrates.+ Assists in the preparation of
procedures.+ Keeps lab records and provides general lab
organization.+ Performs other laboratory setup duties as assigned
by the PI.Minimum Qualifications+ Bachelors in neuroscience,
biology, or a related scientific field.+ Minimum of 6 months of
related experience in a research environment+ Experience working
with animals in research, veterinarian, or zoo setting.Preferred
Qualifications+ Ability to perform work in an orderly manner in
accordance with safety regulations and standard lab protocols.+
Must be flexible in nature and exhibit a willingness to learn new
techniques and function in a fast-paced and changing work
environment.+ Must possess strong organizational skills, keep
excellent notes, and work well within a diverse and dynamic team
environment.Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability /
VeteranColumbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified
local residents.
Keywords: Columbia University, New York , Research Staff Assistant, Other , New York, New York
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