Staff Associate II

The Department of Pathology and Cell Biology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center seeks a highly organized and enthusiastic medical technologist to coordinate and perform clinical and FDA research studies in the Center for Advanced Laboratory Medicine (CALM). The candidate will be responsible for managing various aspects of the research studies performed in the lab, from managing IRB submissions, recruiting volunteers, screening subjects, obtaining lab specimens, ordering necessary supplies, scheduling, consenting volunteers, performing lab tests, and other logistical study support. Medical technologist license and phlebotomy skills preferred. Prior experience in clinical microbiology or molecular testing also preferred.

Job Function:

The candidate will be responsible for supporting microbiological and other clinical laboratory studies as assigned. Their role on these projects includes

• IRB submissions and amendments
• Recruiting and consenting volunteers
• Screening subjects
• Obtaining lab specimens and performing lab tests
• Ordering necessary supplies and scheduling
• Other logisitical study support as assigned

The medical technologist will be adept at various specialized testing

The candidate will be responsible for safe laboratory practices

The candidate is exected to address logistical problems as they arise with minimal supervision

Lab Mission/Purpose:

The mission of CALM is to serve as a bridge between researchers and the hospital clinical laboratory and support clinical laboratory study needs across the instuituion. Our services include sample procurement, laboratory testing, new assay validation, new instrument validation and FDA device approval studies, sample processing, shipping, handling, storage, phlebotomy and data management.

https://www.pathology.columbia.edu/research/clinical-and-translational-research/center-advanced-laboratory-medicine-calm

Minimum Education Requirements:

A Bachelors Degree in scientific field

Minimum Skills Required:

Medical technologist training

Preferred Qualifications:

Medical Technologist Degree, medical technologist training, 4 years experience including phlebotomy and microbiology clinical lab experience