Position Summary
The Lotti laboratory in the Department of Pathology & Cell Biology in Neurology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center is seeking to recruit hard-working, ambitious, and energetic individuals as part of his research team. Research in the Lotti laboratory is focused on molecular mechanisms of neurological disease, with an emphasis on investigating the role of RNA processing dysfunction in the etiology of ALS and SMA. The Technician B will assist post-doctoral fellows and other research staff in their analyses of mouse models of ALS and SMA and will assist in the day-to-day operation of the laboratory.
Responsibilities
Working under the general supervision of Principal Investigator in the Department of Neurology, and in accordance with established hospital policies and procedures, the Technician B will provide research support to a molecular biology laboratory that is focused on the analysis of mouse models of neurological diseases. The primary role of the Technician B will provide support for studies related to mouse husbandry and translational research studies using mouse models. The Technician B will also assist in the day-to-day operation of the laboratory.
Performs additional related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
Requires a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, physics, or related science or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Candidates who have had previous research experience are preferred. Candidates with a driver's license are preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
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