• 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: $43,669.67-$43,669.67

Position Summary

Research lab in the Division of Surgical Science, Columbia University Irving Medical Center, is seeking a highly motivated and energetic technician A. Technician A will report to the PI. Responds to and completes tasks as instructed by the PI and staff associated with designated research projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepares materials for and assists with experiments.
• Activities related to the creation and maintenance of humanized mice.
• Performs experiments according to written protocols.
• Performs necessary analysis and calculations, records data and writes reports on research findings.
• Performs mice behavior.
• Performs preparation of brain slice and recording electrophysiology on brain slices and tissue dissection to obtain tissue to store in -80c freezer.
• Orders and maintains laboratory supplies.
• Maintains a lab notebook and accurately records related to task.
• Prepares solutions and cultures.
• Other duties as necessary to the functioning of the laboratory, research project or work unit.

Minimum Qualifications

Other Requirements

• Familiarity with chemistry, biology or physics terminology and techniques
• Ability to perform work in accordance with safety regulations and standard laboratory protocols.
• Ability to keep records in an orderly fashion.

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