Technician 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