Job Information
The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York Technician B in New York, New York
- 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: $51,839-$51,839
Position Summary
The Organoid and Cell Culture Core at Herbert Irving Comprehensive Cancer Center, Columbia University Medical Center, New York is seeking a full-time technician, who will be instrumental in the daily operations of the OCCC. This staff member will be primarily responsible for fulfilling basic service requests such as mycoplasma testing, conditioned medium preparation, and shipping, and will also be involved in the generation and characterization of novel patient-derived organoid lines.
A promising candidate will have a bachelor or master's degree in one or more of the areas of biology, molecular biology, or biochemistry and must be detail-oriented, organized, able to work independently, and curious to learn new techniques. Hands-on experience with cell culture and molecular biology techniques is a plus, but not required.
Responsibilities
- Handle routine organoid and cell culture, including cataloguing, annotation and quality control.
- Maintain routine mycoplasma testing.
- Prepare and restock critical reagents and supplies.
- Assist with documentation of both routine and experimental protocols as well as daily activities.
- Prepare and communicate reports, results and progress with supervisors.
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in biological sciences, engineering, chemistry, physics, math, computer sciences, or related fields or equivalent in education, training and experience.
Other Requirements
- Experience in cell culture.
- Basic knowledge of cellular and molecular biology techniques.
- Good communication skills, both written and verbal.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
Minimum Salary: 31200.00 Maximum Salary: 31200.00 Salary Unit: Yearly