Academic ConnectTechnician B - PACC
Position Summary
The Lung Biology Laboratory in the Division of Pulmonary, Allergy, and Critical Care within the Department of Medicine at Columbia University Irving Medical Center is seeking a Technician B to support ongoing research in organ-based immunobiology. This position offers opportunities for skill development in advanced laboratory techniques. The Technician B will assist in executing experiments, maintaining laboratory resources, and supporting research documentation.
Responsibilities
- Conduct live tissue imaging using confocal microscopy and precision-cut lung slice technology
- Assist in protein purification and liposome preparation
- Maintain and breed transgenic mouse colonies
- Prepare samples and perform molecular biology assays (e.g., PCR, Western blotting, ELISA)
- Collect, organize, and present experimental data
- Learn and apply data analysis tools under supervision
- Support the development and maintenance of IACUC protocols
- Contribute to grant applications and manuscript preparation
- Collaborate with laboratory staff and participate in team-based research activities
- Perform other related duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, physics, or a related scientific field, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
- Strong organizational and communication skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with confocal microscopy, molecular biology techniques, and animal handling
- Technical writing experience for scientific documentation
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
- Medical clearance and participation in the medical surveillance program are required + Work involves laboratory animals
- Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements
- Job Type: Support Staff - Union
- Bargaining Unit: SSA
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- Hours Per Week: 35
- Salary Range: $54,462.05 - $54,462.05
- 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.
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