Staff Associate I

The Staff Associate I will primarily be technical and involves sample processing, performing lab tests, confirming data, and other logistical laboratory testing support. The SA1 will also be required to recruit and consent volunteers, and screen subjects. A successful candidate will be a self-starter, have excellent organizational and record keeping skills, and be able to multi-task while maintaining precision and quickness.

Job Function:

* The Staff Associate will be responsible for various lab functions including:

• Performing laboratory tests
• Supporting microbiological and other clinical laboratory studies as assigned
• Screening subjects, recruiting and consenting volunteer
• Confirming data
• Safe laboratory practices
• Logistical lab support

* A successful candidate will:

• Self-starter
• Excellent organizational and record keeping skills
• Multi-task while maintaining precision and quickness

Lab Mission/Purpose:

The mission of CALM is to serve as a bridge between researchers and the hospital clinical laboratory and support clinical laboratory study needs across the instuituion. Our services include sample procurement, laboratory testing, new assay validation, new instrument validation and FDA device approval studies, sample processing, shipping, handling, storage, phlebotomy and data management.

https://www.pathology.columbia.edu/research/clinical-and-translational-research/center-advanced-laboratory-medicine-calm

Minimum Education Requirements:

Bachelor's degree

Minimum Skills Required:

• Ability to communicate effectively in English with colleagues and outside personnel
• Impeccable record keeping skills compatible with clincal operation
• Ability to work in teams with good interpersonal skills

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.