• Job Type: Support Staff - Non-Union
• Bargaining Unit: SSA
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary: n/a
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $915.64 per week

Position Summary

Primary responsibilities include developing and conducting biological assays to monitor immune responses in patients undergoing transplantation or CAR-T cell therapies, working with animal transplant models to develop new therapies for graft-versus-host disease, and supporting the smooth operation of the laboratory.

The technician will learn and implement a variety of techniques including advanced flow cytometry, cell culture, single-cell sequencing and immunohistochemistry. A qualified individual will have the opportunity to pursue an independent research project, which they may be able to present and publish.

Responsibilities

• Perform experiments in cell culture and animal models
• Perform data processing and assist with analysis.
• Assist in the development of new assays and methods.
• Maintain a detailed, up-to-date, and accurate record of samples and reagents.
• Maintain and organize inventory.
• Contribute to building a culture that embraces scientific excellence, integrity, efficiency, teamwork, and continuous learning and improvement.
• Performs additional related duties as assigned and as necessary to the functioning of the research projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology or physics or related science or equivalent in education, training, and experience
• Familiarity and excellent skills with PCR and sterile culture techniques
• Quick learner comfortable with new technologies
• Excellent hands-on and organizational skills
• Attention to detail and quality.
• Skills for problem identification and troubleshooting
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Ability to multi-task and work independently, as well as part of a team

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with work in a lab environment
• Previous experience with immunologic assays, cell culture and flow cytometry
• Previous experience in mouse models

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
• Work involves 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.