RESEARCH FOUNDATION FOR MENTAL HYGIENE, Inc.

New York State Psychiatric Institute Division
1051 Riverside Drive - Unit 33, New York, NY 10032
(212) 543-1414 (212) 543-6070

September 15, 2009
REVISED JOB POSTING

POSITION: Research Support Assistant Level III Grade 11
Salary: $32,522.00 + $3,026.00 Location Pay

DEPARTMENT: MOLECULAR IMAGING AND NEUROPATHOLOGY

DUTIES: Laboratory research in neurochemistry and human molecular genetics, including performing some basic laboratory assays involving techniques of gel electrophoresis, PCR, HPLC and biological organelle isolations under the supervision of the PI and the Lab supervisor. The work includes extraction (either manual or automation) of DNA or RNA samples from brain tissues, blood and cheek swabs, and processing of blood specimens and maintaining accurate logs of lab samples received, assayed and stored. The applicant will also be involved in data input and maintain a clean laboratory environment. Other regular laboratory duties as assigned.

EDUCATION: BA, BS or MS. Major in biological science preferred.

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE: Preference given to applicant having a record of conducting some basic laboratory experiments related to the basic techniques of molecular biology such as gel electrophoresis and PCR. Good ability to handle pipettes with care and accuracy.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Strong organizational and technical skills. Must have the ability to work carefully with attention to detail and be able to work with others in the laboratory environment. A minimum two-year commitment is required, contingent upon continuous funding. Send resume with references.

CONTACT: Phone: 212-543-5844
Fax: 212-543-6070
Email: huangyu@pi.cpmc.columbia.edu

Interested persons should respond, in writing, to the Research Foundation Personnel office, NYS Psychiatric Institute, 1051 Riverside Drive - Unit 33, New York, NY 10032. Telephone (212) 543-1414. The Research Foundation, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, is a private not-for-profit corporation and is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits.

Posting ref.#: RF20090128/0918

POSITION:	Research Support Assistant Level III Grade 11
	Salary: $32,522.00 + $3,026.00 Location Pay

DEPARTMENT:	MOLECULAR IMAGING AND NEUROPATHOLOGY

DUTIES:	Laboratory research in neurochemistry and human molecular genetics, including performing some basic laboratory assays involving techniques of gel electrophoresis, PCR, HPLC and biological organelle isolations under the supervision of the PI and the Lab supervisor. The work includes extraction (either manual or automation) of DNA or RNA samples from brain tissues, blood and cheek swabs, and processing of blood specimens and maintaining accurate logs of lab samples received, assayed and stored. The applicant will also be involved in data input and maintain a clean laboratory environment. Other regular laboratory duties as assigned.

EDUCATION:	BA, BS or MS. Major in biological science preferred.

TRAINING & EXPERIENCE:	Preference given to applicant having a record of conducting some basic laboratory experiments related to the basic techniques of molecular biology such as gel electrophoresis and PCR. Good ability to handle pipettes with care and accuracy.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:	Strong organizational and technical skills. Must have the ability to work carefully with attention to detail and be able to work with others in the laboratory environment. A minimum two-year commitment is required, contingent upon continuous funding. Send resume with references.

CONTACT:	Phone: 212-543-5844 Fax: 212-543-6070 Email: huangyu@pi.cpmc.columbia.edu

Interested persons should respond, in writing, to the Research Foundation Personnel office, NYS Psychiatric Institute, 1051 Riverside Drive - Unit 33, New York, NY 10032. Telephone (212) 543-1414. The Research Foundation, an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer, is a private not-for-profit corporation and is not an agency or instrumentality of the State of New York. Employees of the Research Foundation are not state employees, do not participate in any state retirement system, and do not receive state fringe benefits.

Posting ref.#: RF20090128/0918