Staff Associate I

This opportunity to join the Department of Pediatrics at the Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons at the rank of Staff Associate I is an exciting one. Columbia University Irving Medical Center is one of the nation’s foremost academic health science centers. The Department of Pediatrics at Columbia University Irving Medical Center has the top pediatrics department in the NY region in NIH research funding.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Identification and enrollment of eligible subjects for research studies.
• Coordination, collection, and processing of human biospecimens.
• Maintenance of consent forms and IRB protocols.
• Perform cell culture, flow cytometry, ELISA, and other scientific techniques required for the generation of immunologic data for covered studies.
• Generation and basic analysis of data related to scientific assays.
• Creation of reports related to study enrollment including progress reports and data generated by studies.
• Ensure lab has necessary supplies and communicate with PI regarding all study related material.

• Must have a Bachelor’s degree in specific research field and 2-3 years of experience.
• Consistently strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build and sustain effective working relationships with professionals in other disciplines.
• The ability to create a high-energy results-oriented work environment that encourages colleagues and staff to value each other’s contributions.
• The ability to share and celebrate success with colleagues and staff.