Technician B
- Requisition no: 539255
- Work type: Full Time
- Location: Medical Center
- School/Department: Center for Radiological Research
- Grade: Technical Grade 4
- Categories: Research (Lab and Non-Lab)
- Job Type: Support Staff - Union
- Bargaining Unit: SSA
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- End Date if Temporary:
- Hours Per Week: 35
- Standard Work Schedule: 9 am to 5pm
- Building: Vanderbilt Clinic
- Salary Range: 51,839-51,839
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
Dr. Sally Amundson’s laboratory at the Center for Radiological Research at Columbia University is looking for a technician B to work in close collaboration with scientists using gene-expression-based approaches to understand the mechanistic basis of radiation response. The job responsibilities will include the following:
Responsibilities
- Training and performing work with animal models and human tissue
- Performing real-time PCR and other basic molecular biology techniques and related analysis methods.
- Developing skill sets in RNAseq and subsequent data analysis.
- Maintaining and sharing records, completing scientific and technical tasks in a timely fashion and helping to maintain a smoothly functioning laboratory.
- Performing related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested
We are part of a large team, under the Center for High Throughput Minimally Invasive Radiation Biodosimetry at Columbia University Medical Center consisting of biologists, physicists, and statisticians.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, physics or related science or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
- Must have general knowledge of molecular and cellular biology.
Preferred Qualifications
- Some laboratory experience is preferred, especially familiarity with RNA techniques and qRT-PCR.
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