Technician B

• Job Type: Support Staff - Union
• Bargaining Unit: SSA
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $53,394.17 - $53,394.17

Position Summary

The Department of Pediatrics is seeking a Technician B to join our team in a full time position to work within the division of Critical Care and Hospital Medicine.

The Department of Pediatrics at the Vagelos College of Physicians & Surgeons of Columbia University is a world leader in providing care for children. Our mission areas include Healthcare, Education and Research. The Department of Pediatrics is committed to innovation and excellence in clinical medicine, education, research, community health, global health, and the development of our faculty and staff.

Responsibilities

• Semi independently perform animal surgeries and utilize tissue culture.
• Perform biochemical, molecular, immunological, histological, behavioral, and microbiological techniques such as quantitative PCR, western blotting, ELISA, flow cytometry, lipid extraction, spectrophotometry, and bacterial and primary cell culture.
• Handle small animals such as rodents and maintain animal colonies.
• Order supplies, and maintain inventories.
• Establishing a database and analysis of spectrometric data.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology or physics or a completed animal husbandry program or equivalent in education, training and experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of various related laboratory procedures and techniques preferred.
• One year of related experience preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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