Staff Associate I - New York, United States - Columbia University in the City of New York

Description

The Columbia Stem Cell Initiative (CSCI) Stem Cell Core is seeking a highly motivated Staff Associate I to help supporting the daily activities of the core.

The Stem Cell Core team work on iPSC derivation, differentiation into various progenies and gene editing using CRISPR-Cas9.

Please find more information on CSCI and the Stem Cell Core here:


Qualifications:

• Derivation and characterization of induced pluripotent stem cell lines.
• Maintain and distributes induced pluripotent stem cell lines and human embryonic stem cells.
• Perform Mycoplasma screening of cell lines.
• Help with differentiation of iPSC into various progenies.
• Help with gene editing, including genotyping.
• Assist in the organization and teaching of training workshops for researchers interested in learning techniques relevant to iPSCderivation, culture, differentiation and gene editing.
• Perform maintenance and cleaning of the equipment.
• Communicate with users and with vendors.
• Maintain accurate records, and prepare presentations on performed experiments.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 4 years of professional work experience preferred.
Preferred Qualification

• Neuroscience and Physiology Courses
• At least 2 years of experience with fibroblast derivation from skin biopsies and PBMC isolation from whole blood
• At least 2 years of experience in iPSC derivation from blood and fibroblasts; iPSC maintenance
• At least 2 years of experience with CRISPR-Cas9 gene editing technology, including genotyping
• Ability to work proactively and in a collaborative, international, teamoriented environment
• Exceptional organizational and record keeping skills.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to review information critically, make decisions to solve complex problems and learn new tasks with general supervision.