Staff Associate I - (NextGen/Single-Cell Core)

GenomeWeb; New York, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University’s Judith Sulzberger Genome Center and Single-Cell Core are seeking a Staff Associate I to perform advanced experiments and support NextGen sequencing efforts. You will design experiments, manage equipment and protocols, and guide postdoctoral researchers and faculty in a collaborative core lab setting.

The role emphasizes laboratory operations, training, and adherence to protocols, with opportunities to contribute to cutting-edge genome analysis work within the Core

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in specific research field required.
• 4 years of experience preferred.
• Knowledge of pipetting techniques, running enzymatic reactions, documentation, and sample tracking preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out sophisticated and cutting-edge experiments.
• Provide expert technical guidance to postdoctoral researchers and faculty.
• Manage Aviti and Nanopore user base, inventory, and training of new users.
• Lab management, including ordering, inventory, financial management, IT coordination, equipment repair and maintenance, compliance, updating protocols, and certifications.

Skills

Next-gen sequencing

Lab management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Aviti

Nanopore

Job description

Staff Associate I - (NextGen/Single-Cell Core)

The Judith Sulzberger Genome Center and Single-Cell Core within the Department of Systems Biology are seeking a candidate for the open Staff Associate I position to carry out sophisticated and cutting-edge experiments. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Sample processing, experimental design, and planning
• Provide expert technical guidance to postdoctoral researchers and faculty
• Manage Aviti and Nanopore user base, inventory, and training of new users
• Attend the laboratory needs of NextGen and Single-Cell Cores which include lab management, ordering, inventory management, financial management, IT coordination, equiptment repair and maintenance, comliance, updating and maintaing research protocols, training updates, and certifications.

Functional Knowledge - 30%

• Knowledge and understanding of the field of Next-generation sequencing and scientific methods of analysis.

Problem Solving - 10%

• Utilizes analytical skills to solve moderately complex problems based on guidelines, protocols, and procedures.

Decision Making/Autonomy - 10%

• Works within guidelines to carry out assigned duties in the design of apparatus, the adaptation of relevant technology to the needs of a project, the conduct of specific experiments, and the analysis of data.

Technical Expertise - 30%

• Ability to operate and maintain equipment, computers, software programs, and research tools in support of the project.

Communication - 20%

• Shares information and confirmation of datawith other lab personnel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in specific research field required.
• 4 years of experience preferred.
• Knowledge of pipetting techniques, running enzymatic reactions, documentation, and sample tracking preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Columbia University is an Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Pay Transparency Disclosure

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University’s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in specific research field required.
• 4 years of experience preferred.
• Knowledge of pipetting techniques, running enzymatic reactions, documentation, and sample tracking preferred.