• Job Type: Support Staff - Union
• Bargaining Unit: SSA
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule: Mon - Fri (9am - 5pm)
• Building: Columbia University Medical Center
• Salary Range: $61,042.40 - $61,042.40

Position Summary

The Senior Technician will be responsible for carrying out research under the supervisor's direction in a research lab that is focused on cancer biology, specifically on Urological cancer.

Responsibilities

• Basic molecular biology experiments (eg., cloning, RNA/DNA extraction, PCR, Western blotting, flow cytometry)
• Maintenance of mouse lines and handling of mice
• Immunostaining and image acquisition
• Communication with scientific collaborators
• Compile and present results in a brief and efficient approach.
• Ordering and maintaining laboratory supplies
• Lab management as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and at least one and one-half years of related experience or equivalent in education, training and experience. 
• Knowledge of various related laboratory procedures and techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

• Computer skills including Word/Excel.
• Proficiency molecular biological experiments.
• Experience in mouse husbandry and handling of mouse tissue.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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