Non-Student Short-Term Casual

• Job Type: Short Term Casual
• Bargaining Unit:
• Regular/Temporary: Temporary
• End Date if Temporary: 12/01/2024
• Hours Per Week: 10
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $22.00 - $22.00

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 Department of Pediatrics is seeking a Short-Term Casual (non-student) to join our team in a part-time position to work within the division of Molecular Genetics. The candidate will join our team to provide research assistance for clinical studies for molecular genetics of obesity.Columbia University Irving Medical Center's Department of Pediatrics is a world leader in providing care for children. Our mission areas include Healthcare, Education and Research. We offer care for our patients in over 25 specialty areas as well as individualized care for complex cases. Our Residency, Fellowship and Graduate programs are among the best in the Nation. Our Clinical, Translational and Basic Science research features collaborations across specialties and stretches from the bench to bedside. We also have several active Clinical trials available to our patients. This position will provide support for our work on the molecular mechanisms underlying human obesity.

Responsibilities

• Assist in Clinical trial project study.
• Assist and work on intervention and observational studies of humans with obesity and related conditions.
• Provide support for work on the molecular mechanisms underlying human obesity.
• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Graduate or Equivalency required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Four years of college with an emphasis in biology, molecular mechanisms of human obesity. One year of related experience, or the equivalent in education, training and experience.

Other Requirements

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Highly organized with great attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

Commitment to Diversity

Columbia University is dedicated to increasing diversity in its workforce, its student body, and its educational programs. Achieving continued academic excellence and creating a vibrant university community require nothing less. In fulfilling its mission to advance diversity at the University, Columbia seeks to hire, retain, and promote exceptionally talented individuals from diverse backgrounds.