• 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

Position Summary

This position is for a primary research Technician A that will conduct and perform experiments involving molecular biology and mouse models in the Department of Dermatology at Columbia University.  The individual will set up, carry out, and analyze experiments under the general supervision of the investigator. 

Responsibilities

• Perform molecular biology assays and preparing solutions according to detailed instructions.
• Set up and calibrating equipment for experiments.  
• Carry out fully planned experiments, including cell culture, molecular biology, and mouse work. 
• Assist in collection of samples.
• Keep electronic records of the results of experiments.
• Contribute authorship of scientific documents including manuscripts, research grants, and laboratory protocols. 
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor???s Degree in chemistry, biology, physics, or related science or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.  

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of basic molecular biology laboratory methods and mouse models is preferred. 

Other Requirements

• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Good organizational skills and detail-oriented.
• Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to organize and manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Experience working in research laboratory environment.
• Must be highly organized, with excellent communication and follow up skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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

About Columbia University

Columbia University is one of the world's most important centers of research and at the same time a distinctive and distinguished learning environment for undergraduates and graduate students in many scholarly and professional fields. The University recognizes the importance of its location in New York City and seeks to link its research and teaching to the vast resources of a great metropolis. It seeks to attract a diverse and international faculty and student body, to support research and teaching on global issues, and to create academic relationships with many countries and regions. It expects all areas of the university to advance knowledge and learning at the highest level and to convey the products of its efforts to the world.

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