Technician A
- Requisition no: 536410
- Work type: Full Time
- Location: Medical Center
- School/Department: Pediatrics
- Grade: Technical Grade 3
- Categories: Research (Lab and Non-Lab), Administrative Support
- Job Type: Support Staff - Union
- Bargaining Unit: SSA
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- End Date if Temporary:
- Hours Per Week: 35
- Salary Range: $42,397.74-$42,397.74
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
The Department of Pediatrics is seeking a Technician A to join our team in a full time position to work within the division of Allergy, Immunology & Rheumatology. 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 day-to-day support and assistance in ongoing research projects for the Laboratory of Dr. Joshua Milner, Division Chief. Studies performed in the Milner Laboratory largely focuses on the immunopathogenesis of genetic diseases that lead to allergy and immune dysregulation.
Responsibilities
• Provide support and assistance to ongoing laboratory research projects.
• Assist with wet bench experiments; the initiation and execution of new protocols and projects.
• Keep records of test project results; file patient charts/data; assist in the collection of samples for experimental or diagnostic purposes.
• Maintain mouse colonies; tracking and ordering reagents.
• Assist with eliciting information from patients and their families in accordance with structured interview procedures.
• Perform library and online literature research; assisting with the preparation of PowerPoint presentations; prepare manuscript, abstract and grants and perform other related duties necessary to the functioning of the research projects.
Minimum Qualifications
- Two years of college or a completed A.A. program with an emphasis in chemistry, biology or physics or a completed animal husbandry program.
- One year of related experience, or equivalent in education, training and/ or experience.
Other Requirements
- Some early morning, weekend, and evening hours.
- Ability to build trust and maintain confidentiality with diverse populations.
- Ability to identify and follow through on project issues and use initiative.
- Excellent organizational skills, attention to detail.
- Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
- High degree of computer literacy, including word processing, database, and spreadsheet software.
- Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information discreetly.
- Ability to prioritize work and operate under tight deadlines.
- Motivated and flexible, able to work independently.
- General office environment with the ability to commute to and from site locations.
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