Job Type: Officer of AdministrationBargaining Unit:Regular/Temporary: RegularEnd Date if Temporary:Hours Per Week: 35Standard Work Schedule: including weekends & holidaysBuilding:Salary Range: $58,500-$65,000The 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 Laboratory Coordinator's primary responsibility is to work in the clinical laboratory, processing and analyzing samples, and maintaining the laboratory in inspection-ready condition. Typical duties may include, but are not limited to, performing laboratory procedures to produce accurate and consistent laboratory results including running daily assays, processing and evaluating samples, cryopreserving client depositor patient samples, and performing any laboratory procedure as directed by the laboratory director. This position must have thorough knowledge and understanding of quality control and quality assurance procedures. Rotating weekends and holiday coverage required.
Responsibilities
Work in the Endocrinology/Andrology Laboratory as assigned by the Medical Laboratory Director.Read and follow the Laboratory Standard Operation Procedure manual and successfully perform Endocrinology/Andrology procedures.Understand and adhere to regulatory guidelines set by both federal and state authorities for clinical laboratories.Perform the following procedure: hormone assays; run all daily, weekly, and monthly controls necessary to maintain equipment.Andrology: Training and becoming authorized in Sperm preparation for insemination and ICSI and cryopreservation, storage requirements, and thawing.TESE preparation and cryopreservation/thawing.Organize TESE scheduling with referral physicians; handle media preparation, sterile technique; and diagnostic Semen Analysis.Order supplies and assist with inventory management.Monitor quality control, quality assurance, and safety procedures; recording and reporting of laboratory results and maintenance of equipment.Perform duties as assigned by the supervisor and/or laboratory director.Assist in ensuring all permits are current and the laboratory is in compliance with all inspections.Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested.Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree or equivalent in education and experience.Must be resourceful, well-organized, and detail-oriented. Able to work independently and have excellent computer skills.Preferred Qualifications
Two years of experience in a laboratory setting.Licensed as a clinical laboratory technologist in the state of New York.Prior experience in a fertility clinic.The Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology is dedicated to the goal of building a multicultural faculty and staff committed to teaching, working and serving in a diverse community, and strongly encourages applications from candidates of traditionally underrepresented backgrounds.
We are continuously seeking to recruit individuals who will enhance the diversity of our workplace and the effectiveness of our organization.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
Minimum Salary: 31200.00Maximum Salary: 31200.00Salary Unit: Yearly