Technician B
Surgery
Technician B
- 549654
- Columbia University Medical Center
- Surgery
- Full Time
- Opening on: Apr 24 2025
- Technical Grade 4
- 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:
- Salary Range: $53,394.17 - $53,394.17
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.
Position Summary
The Division of Cardiothoracic Surgery at Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons is accepting applications for a Technician B. This position will support the basic and translational research in the area of cardiovascular medicine. The Technician B will work closely with the principal investigator, surgeons and researchers on projects focusing on heart valve physiology, cardiovascular tissue biomechanics, vascular cell physiology, and tissue biochemistry.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and process clinical samples for storage in biobank.
- Perform basic and translational research experiments in the area of cardiovascular medicine, focusing on structural heart disease, myocardial dysfunction, and biomaterial interactions.
- Communicate with interdisciplinary teams, including researchers, clinicians, engineers, and biologists.
- Facilitate benchtop research and manage clinical information pertaining to research specimens.
- Compile and present results in a brief and efficient approach.
- Assist with the preparation of manuscripts and presentations.
- Support other functions as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent with an emphasis in chemistry, biology or physics in education, training and experience.
- Intermediate to advanced level MS Office skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Strong communication skills.
- 1-2 years laboratory experience outside of course work preferred
- Intermediate to advanced level MS Office skills.
- Familiarity and experience with the following laboratory techniques: processing clinical samples, histology, cell culture, immunoassays, biomechanics, imaging, and data analysis.
- Experience working with patient files, patient demographics and clinical information
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
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