Research Assistant

Responsibilities

• Maintain and culture multiple human cell lines, including induced pluripotent stem cells (iPSCs), under aseptic conditions
• Develop and execute iPSC differentiation protocols for vascular and disease modeling applications
• Perform analytical assays including ELISA, immunofluorescence staining, and confocal/fluorescence microscopy
• Quantify and analyze imaging data using ImageJ and other software, applying Python or MATLAB for data processing
• Assist in the design and fabrication of tissue engineering experiments and 3D cell-laden constructs
• Perform primary cell isolation, cell banking, and cryopreservation workflows
• Provide technical support and cross-functional collaboration with graduate students and postdocs
• Assist with training junior laboratory members and managing laboratory inventory

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline
• Minimum of two years of experience in a research environment
• Proficiency in human cell and tissue culture
• Experience with basic laboratory procedures
• Excellent interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications

• B.S. in Bioengineering or a related field with at least 2 years of biomedical laboratory experience
• M.S. degree with 1-2 years of relevant work experience
• Strong background in cell culture and a deep interest in research

About the Company

Columbia University is a world-class research institution. This position is located within the Department of Biomedical Engineering in the Laboratory for Stem Cells and Tissue Engineering, directed by Dr. Gordana Vunjak-Novakovic, where researchers work on cutting-edge tissue engineering projects to improve human health.