Senior Technician – Neurodegeneration Research & Histology

Columbia University in the City of New York; New York (NY); On-site; USD 63,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University Irving Medical Center is seeking a full-time Senior Technician to join Dr. Neil Shneider’s lab in the Motor Neuron Center.

The role involves histology on human and mouse tissues and analysis with confocal microscopy to explore neurodegenerative mechanisms in ALS/FTD. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and 1.5+ years of related experience; experience with RNA sequencing and cellular/molecular neurobiology is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree and at least 1.5 years of related experience or equivalent in education, training and experience.
• Experience with histology techniques and handling human and mouse tissues is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out basic histological preparations of human and mouse tissues using existing protocols or developing and optimizing additional immunohistochemical methods as necessary.
• Analyze stained tissues using confocal microscopy.
• Perform molecular biology and biochemical experiments, such as Western blotting, electrophoresis, RNA/DNA/Protein isolations, and PCR.
• Develop and maintain IACUC protocols while managing the laboratory’s mouse colony including genotyping and various assays.
• Maintain laboratory equipment and records, perform quality control and quality assurance activities.
• Liaise with EH&S and order reagents for lab work.

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Confocal microscopy

Immunohistochemistry

Molecular biology

Job description

Columbia University Irving Medical Center is seeking a full-time Senior Technician to join Dr. Neil Shneider’s lab in the Motor Neuron Center.

The role involves histology on human and mouse tissues and analysis with confocal microscopy to explore neurodegenerative mechanisms in ALS/FTD. The position requires a bachelor’s degree and 1.5+ years of related experience; experience with RNA sequencing and cellular/molecular neurobiology is advantageous.