Job description

532737

Medical Center

Microbiology and Immunology

Full Time

Opening on: Mar 1 2023

Technical Grade 4

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Job Type: Support Staff - Union

Bargaining Unit: SSA

Regular/Temporary: Regular

End Date if Temporary:
Hours Per Week: 35

Salary Range: $50,329.13 - $50,329.13

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 laboratory of Mucosal immunology at the Department of Microbiology & Immunology is seeking a full-time laboratory Technician B to assist with experiments in the field of microbiota and mucosal immunology. Our lab studies the role of commensal microbes and diet in autoimmune diseases, such as obesity, type 2 diabetes, and inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD).

Reporting to the PI and working with senior lab members, the Technician will help with laboratory operations and participate in wide range of experiments. This is an opportunity to develop or strengthen research and laboratory skills as part of a dynamic and collaborative team at the forefront of mucosal immunology research.

Columbia University offers a range of competitive benefits – including, but not limited to – tuition exemption, comprehensive health coverage, paid holidays and time off accruals, tax savings, life insurance, and voluntary benefits.

Responsibilities

Perform experiments under the direction of senior lab personnel in areas such as preclinical animal studies, tissue collection and dissection, flow cytometry and molecular analyses.

Record and track experimental results accurately.

Assist with genotyping and management of mouse colonies.

Assist with ordering and maintaining inventory of laboratory supplies.

Prepare solutions adhering to specific instructions and maintain equipment or specific laboratory resources.

Perform other tasks as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology or physics or a completed animal husbandry program or equivalent in education, training and experience.

Other Requirements

Research experience in a biology lab.

Strong organizational skills and ability to maintain detailed laboratory records.

Ability to set up and conduct experiments or activities according to established protocols.

Affinity to work with laboratory mice.

Knowledge of related basic laboratory techniques.

Required Documents

CV and Cover letter describing experience and motivation for applying to the position.

Information for three reference letter writers, please describe relation to candidate.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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

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