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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.
Position Summary
The Research Assistant will be an integral member of the Cardiovascular Surgery Research Team, supporting the processing and storage of biological samples. Under the direct supervision, the Research Assistant will help to facilitate translational cardiovascular research studies. The individual on heart valve physiology, cardiovascular tissue biomechanics, vascular cell physiology, and tissue biochemistry. Will also collaborate with clinical cardiothoracic and animal research teams.
Responsibilities
Process and store human biological samples according to established protocol.
Accurately record sample information in biobank database
Perform basic and translational research experiments in the area of cardiovascular physiology and material science
Prepare clinical samples (including blood and tissue specimens for histological analysis).
Facilitate benchtop research and manage clinical information pertaining to research specimens.
Compile and present results in a brief and efficient approach.
Assist with the preparation of manuscripts and presentations.
Communicate amongst both researchers and clinicians.
Potential exposure to bloodborne pathogens, infectious agents and biological toxins.
Support other functions as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor?s degree and at least one and a half years of related experience or equivalent in education, training and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
1-2 years laboratory experience outside of course work preferred.
Strong communication skills preferred.
Familiarity and experience with the following laboratory techniques: processing clinical samples, histology, cell culture, immunoassays, biomechanics, imaging, and data analysis preferred.
Experience working with patient files, patient demographics, and clinical information preferred.
Other Requirements
Intermediate to advanced level MS Office skills.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
Columbia University is one of the world's most important centers of research and at the same time a distinctive and distinguished learning environment for undergraduates and graduate students in many scholarly and professional fields. The University recognizes the importance of its location in New York City and seeks to link its research and teaching to the vast resources of a great metropolis. It seeks to attract a diverse and international faculty and student body, to support research and teaching on global issues, and to create academic relationships with many countries and regions. It expects all areas of the university to advance knowledge and learning at the highest level and to convey the products of its efforts to the world.