Technician B
Genetics and Development
Technician B
- 558184
- Columbia University Medical Center
- Genetics and Development
- Full Time
- Opening on: Jul 1 2026
- 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:
- Building:
- Salary Range: $56,489.86-$56,489.86
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 Department of Genetics & Development is looking to hire a Technician B to work in the laboratory of Dr. Ghabrial. The candidate will be technical support staff for the Principal Investigator and other lab investigators, as needed.
Responsibilities
- Assist with general lab management tasks including keeping track of, organizing, and ordering supplies and organizing equipment maintenance, as needed.
- Prepare reagents, media, and specialized solutions used for experiments involving epithelial tube formation.
- Assist Dr. Amin Ghabrial in conducting research on the cellular and molecular mechanisms of tubulogenesis.
- Perform microscopy-based analyses (e.g., confocal imaging sample preparation, mounting, fixation) under the direction of Dr. Ghabrial to support morphogenesis studies.
- Collect experimental data by executing established laboratory protocols and recording quantitative measurements for analysis by Dr. Ghabrial.
- Maintain and monitor model systems (e.g., cell cultures, organoids, or approved model organisms) specifically for experiments designed by Dr. Ghabrial.
- Prepare slides, samples, and imaging plates for experiments designed to investigate tubule development.
- Assist in molecular biology procedures such as PCR, basic cloning, and protein or RNA extraction following guidance from Dr. Ghabrial.
- Document laboratory procedures, experimental observations, and results to support Dr. Ghabrial’s ongoing research projects.
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, physics, or related science or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to set up and conduct experiments or activities according to established protocols and record data.
- Ability to work under minimal supervision.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
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