Job Information
The Trustees of Columbia University in the City of New York Technician B in New York, New York
Position Summary
The Department of Pediatrics is seeking a Technician B to join our team in a full time position to work within the division of Critical Care and Hospital Medicine. Columbia University Irving Medical Center's Department of Pediatrics is a world leader in providing care for children. Our mission areas include Healthcare, Education and Research. We offer care for our patients in over 25 specialty areas as well as individualized care for complex cases. Our Residency, Fellowship and Graduate programs are among the best in the Nation. Our Clinical, Translational and Basic Science research features collaborations across specialties and stretches from the bench to bedside. We also have several active Clinical trials available to our patients. This position will support the department by providing research support to our Division.
At CUIMC, we are leaders in teaching, research, and patient care and are proud of the service and support we provide to our community. We apply the same rigor in our commitment to fostering an inclusive, thriving community and caring for our employees and their loved ones. We offer immediate eligibility and invest in our employee's families through comprehensive Health and Welfare, Employee Assistance, Tuition Programs, and Retirement Benefits.
Responsibilities
- Semi independently perform animal surgeries and utilize tissue culture.
- Perform biochemical, molecular, immunological, histological, behavioral, and microbiological techniques such as quantitative PCR, western blotting, ELISA, flow cytometry, lipid extraction, spectrophotometry, and bacterial and primary cell culture.
- Handle small animals such as rodents and maintain animal colonies.
- Order supplies, maintain inventories, and establish a database.
- Performs related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Chemistry, Biology or Physics or two years of college or a completed animal husbandry program or equivalent in education, training and/ or experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Knowledge of various related laboratory procedures and techniques preferred.
- One year of related experience preferred.
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