• Job Type: Support Staff - Union
• Bargaining Unit: SSA
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary: n/a
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $42,397.74 - 42,397.74

Position Summary

Primary duties include assisting in the continuous and smooth operation of the laboratory; conducting biological assays to monitor immune responses in patients undergoing transplantation or CAR-T cell therapies; and assisting in mouse bone marrow transplant studies. The technician will learn and implement a variety of techniques including flow cytometry, cell culture, single-cell sequencing and immunohistochemistry.

Responsibilities

• Assist with experiments in cell culture and animal models under supervision.
• Maintain a detailed, up-to-date, and accurate record of samples, reagents, instrument
• tuning and QC.
• Assist in the development of new assays, methods, and reagents.
• Perform routine data processing and assist with data analysis.
• Order reagents, organize inventory, maintain equipment, and prepare service bills.
• Contribute to building a culture that embraces scientific excellence, integrity, efficiency, teamwork, and continuous learning and improvement.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of college or a completed A.A. program with an emphasis in chemistry, biology or physics or a completed animal husbandry program
• One year of related experience, or equivalent in education, training and experience
• Must be detail oriented and possess excellent interpersonal, organizational and communication skills.
• Must be self-motivated, able to multi-task, work independently as well as part of a team, and work well under pressure.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and data management files required.

Other Requirements

• The candidate selected for this position is required to undergo a drug screening test prior to a final offer of employment being made
• Participation in the medical surveillance program
  • Position will involve work with laboratory animals
  • Potential bloodborne pathogen exposure
• Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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