• Job Type: Support Staff - Union
• Bargaining Unit: SSA
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary: n/a
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $50,329.13 - $50,329.13

Position Summary

Responsibilities

• Process blood samples, prepare cell culture, and perform immunological assays.
• Assist the post-doctoral fellows in conducting the animal and/or laboratory experiments.
• Perform animal and/or laboratory experiments according to SOPs and regulatory protocols.
• Prepare and manage reagents and medications, and perform reagent validation, titration, and QC.
• Maintain a detailed, up-to-date, and accurate record of samples, reagents, and instrument tuning and QC.
• Maintain and organize inventory, place orders, and prepare service bills.
• Perform routine data processing and data QC tasks and assist with data analysis.
• Assist in the development of new assays, methods, and reagents.
• Maintain scientific standards and safe laboratory practices.
• Maintain a laboratory/electronic notebook or records related to tasks.
• Contribute to building a culture that embraces scientific excellence, integrity, efficiency, teamwork, and continuous learning and improvement.
• Communicate effectively with PI and team members.
• Perform other related duties necessary to the functioning of the laboratory and research projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology or physics or related science or equivalent in education, training and experience
• Must be a quick learner and comfortable with new technologies
• Ability to follow the oral and written instructions/protocols
• Effective communication, time management and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational skills with attention to detail and quality
• Problem identification and troubleshooting skills

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience in a laboratory or on a research team
• Interest in medicine

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
  • Ability to work with laboratory animals
  • Potential bloodborne pathogen exposure
• Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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

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