Associate Research Scientist At Columbia University, Biomedical Engineering Department

Engineering University

New York, NY, USA
On-site
Polymeric carrier synthesis
Sirna nanoparticle encapsulation
Flow cytometry cell identification
The Department of Biomedical Engineering is accepting applications for an Associate Research Scientist position to assist with developing the research and operations of the Leong Lab at Columbia University

Job Summary

  • The Department of Biomedical Engineering is accepting applications for an Associate Research Scientist position to assist with developing the research and operations of the Leong Lab at Columbia University.
  • The laboratory’s research focuses on understanding cell interactions with nanostructures for therapeutic applications and constructing human tissue-on-chips for disease modeling and drug development.
  • The role involves scientific research, mentoring trainees, grant proposal support, and overseeing smooth lab operations in coordination with other lab members.

Matching Summary

The Department of Biomedical Engineering is accepting applications for an Associate Research Scientist position to assist with developing the research and operations of the Leong Lab at Columbia University.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • polymeric carrier synthesis
  • siRNA nanoparticle encapsulation
  • flow cytometry cell identification
  • qPCR knockdown quantification
  • confocal microscopy tissue analysis
  • lab materials organization
  • grant proposal writing

Nice-to-have

  • mentoring research trainees
  • manuscript preparation
  • project progress reporting
  • coordination of lab tasks
  • in vivo evaluation
  • presentation of results

Key Requirements

  • experience with polymeric carriers and siRNA
  • proficiency in flow cytometry and qPCR
  • experience in confocal microscopy
  • ability to mentor students
  • grant proposal writing experience

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