• Job Type: Support Staff - Union
• Bargaining Unit: SSA
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $55,112.05 - $55,112.05

Position Summary

Responsibilities

• Receive and log participant samples and clinical information.
• Maintain the sample database and lab notebooks following standard operating procedures.
• Isolate lymphocyte fractions from intestinal biopsy and peripheral blood samples.
• Perform cryopreservation/cryorecovery of isolated lymphocytes; cell culture; ex vivo immunoassays; and flow cytometric analysis of lymphocyte populations.
• Organize and compile results for presentation.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, physics or related science or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• High level of interest in biomedical research.
• Strong analytical and organizational skills; detail-oriented.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Familiarity with basic molecular biology techniques.

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience with flow cytometry, cell sorting, tissue culture, and molecular biology.
• Experience in a Cell Biology/Immunology laboratory.

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
  • 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.