• Job Type: Support Staff - Union
• Bargaining Unit: SSA
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary: n/a
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $43,669.67 - $43,669.67

Position Summary

The Columbia Center for Translational Immunology at Columbia University Irving Medical Center (CUIMC) seeks a highly motivated technician to support research on T cell function in cancer and autoimmunity. The Technician A (Tech A) will assist laboratory members with experiments, order supplies, and maintain lab inventory. Responsibilities include work in techniques such as flow cytometry, cell culture, PCR, immunohistochemistry, and mice colony maintenance under close supervision. The technician may also perform independent experiments, collaborate with CUIMC departments, and process patient blood samples.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist in experiments
• Conduct simple experiments following written protocols
• Order and maintain laboratory or clinical supplies
• Maintain lab records
• Collect and analyze blood samples from patients
• Coordinate and communicate patient data
• Operate and maintain lab equipment, including tissue culture hood, incubators, centrifuges, PCR, and fluorescent microscopy
• Prepare and manage experiments
• Maintain accurate records of samples, reagents, instrument tuning, and QC
• Perform routine data processing
• Assist with patients' data analysis and presentation
• Contribute to assay development and optimization
• Foster a culture of scientific excellence, integrity, efficiency, teamwork, continuous learning, and improvement
• Perform other related duties as needed

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of college or a completed A.A. program with an emphasis on chemistry, biology, physics, or related science plus one year of related experience or equivalent in training and/or experience
• Ability to work in a neat and orderly manner following safety regulations and standard clinical protocols
• Strong record-keeping skills
• Effective communication with patients, students, and faculty; previous basic science lab and patient interaction experience is valuable

Preferred Qualifications

• College courses with an emphasis in chemistry, biology, medicine, or completion of an animal husbandry program
• Pre-med background is advantageous
• Prior clinical or lab experience during college is a plus
• Familiarity with immunology, biology, or medical terminology and techniques
• Knowledge of medical terminology and experience with interviewing techniques
• Proficiency in laboratory safety
• Experience with animal work

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
  • Position will involve work with laboratory animals
  • Contact with patients and/or human research subjects
  • 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.

About Columbia University

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