Technician B - New York, United States - Columbia University

Columbia University

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New York, United States

1 week ago

Posted by:

Mark Lane

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Description

Job Type:
Support Staff - Union

Bargaining Unit: SSA
Regular/Temporary: Temporary
End Date if Temporary: 1 year

Hours Per Week: 35

Standard Work Schedule:
Building:

Salary Range: 51, ,839.00 annually

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

Responsibilities:

Executing experiments following protocols and achieving repeatable results (excellent handson lab and pipetting skills).
Compiling and maintaining accurate research records and presenting data in group settings.
Building their scientific knowledge by reading relevant articles and attending seminars.
Demonstrating initiative in executing tasks, occasionally solving problems, and implementing laboratory procedures.
Organizing time and planning specifics of project related work with oversight from supervisor.
Collaborating with faculty and senior lab members in the performance and analysis of experiments.
Coordinating pickup and delivery of biospecimens among laboratories.
Keeping records of samples; receiving, using, and sending out to other laboratories.
Working under sterile contained conditions for processing of human biospecimens, including blood, Cerebrospinal fluid, and tissue.
Performing Western blots, protein quantification (BCA, Bradford) assays, Immunoprecipitations assays, among other techniques.
Conducting biomarker assays (e.g., ELISA, MSD, Simoa, etc.).
Developing, optimizing, validating and troubleshooting of new biomarker assays under the supervision and guidance of the Principal Investigator.
Willing to learn new techniques to achieve the overall goal of the project.
Working with mice (having experience and/or willing to learn colony management, IP injections, etc ).
Maintaining laboratory supplies, preparing solutions, and performing other related duties necessary to the wellfunctioning of the laboratory.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and some related experience or equivalent in education, training, and experience.
Knowledge of various related laboratory procedures and techniques required.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in chemistry, Biochemistry or Life Sciences, or equivalent education, with some laboratory experience.
Experience as a fulltime Technician B in an industrial/academic setting.
Preferred prior experience includes ELISA development and optimization, assay protocol optimization and validation (or similar technique).
Experience in the following areas is a plus: conjugation chemistry, e.g. conjugating antibodies to solid surfaces (microbeads), biotinylating, process improvement techniques.
Experience in blood, Cerebrospinal fluid, and tissue processing is preferred.
Exhibit initiative, work independently, and be technically proficient in the processes assigned to them.
Excellent organizational skills, proven ability to effectively keep records, plan, and organize work activities to meet schedules and deadlines.
Familiarity with spreadsheets and/or database software, including Excel and SPPS.
Experience with statistical analysis and experimental design.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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