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Technician B

  • 549839
  • Columbia University Medical Center
  • Aaron Diamond Aids Rsch Ct
  • Full Time
  • Opening on: May 9 2025
  • Technical Grade 4
  • Job Type: Support Staff - Union
  • Bargaining Unit: SSA
  • Regular/Temporary: Regular
  • Hours Per Week: 35
  • 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

A technician position is available in the Iketani Lab at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, the Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center (ADARC), to work on projects on hepatitis B virus biology as well as pandemic preparedness. In addition, the candidate will be expected to help support the Lab and lab members. We are happy to train you on any skills required.
 
We are committed to fostering a collaborative and safe environment. We are passionate about science and we work hard, but we also believe that science should be fun and that we should be excited about what we do. We are fervent believers in the lab being an opportunity for each and every individual to grow and flourish, and ultimately serve as a beneficial training experience. Every effort is made with these thoughts in mind, and the Lab and PI are committed to your success, both in the lab and beyond.

See more information about the Lab at iketanilab.com 


Responsibilities

  • Assists Research Scientists and Principal Investigators (PI) in laboratories
  • Performs virology and molecular biology assays
  • Maintain supplies and oversee the integrity of the equipment
  • Prepare general reagents and stocks
  • Performs other duties as assigned by the Research Scientist and/or Principal Investigator

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent in microbiology, virology, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Laboratory experience, preferably at least BSL2
  • Attention to detail and organized
  • Team-oriented with good conversational and interpersonal skills

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
  • Include CV and contact information for two references with application.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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

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