Technician B

Columbia University
United States, New York, New York
May 29, 2025
Job Type: Support Staff - Union Bargaining Unit: SSA Regular/Temporary: Regular End Date if Temporary: Hours Per Week: 35 Standard Work Schedule: Building: Salary Range: $53,394.17 - $53,394.17 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 This grant-funded position is immediately available for a Technician B candidate to focus on research in lung disease and lung biology to better understand the mechanisms of tissue injury. Responsibilities Maintain cell cultures, basic cell biology, preparation of media and sterile solutions, and other basic laboratory procedures. Perform ELISA assays, Western blots, isolate DNA and mRNA from fresh tissue and perform PCR and RT-PCR. Perform surgery on healthy and diseased animals and maintain transgenic mouse lines (including screening and maintaining a record of mice). Responsible for basic histology from animal specimens including tissue processing, H&E staining and immunohistochemistry. Operate the smoke exposure system, which includes transportation and handling of animals, cage changes, cleaning and maintenance of the machine. Maintain a laboratory notebook. Perform various small office tasks including filing, faxing, mailing letters and answering messages. All other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology or physics is required or equivalent in education, training and experience. Preferred Qualifications Experience preferred Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.