Senior Technician
- Requisition no: 539495
- Work type: Full Time
- Location: Nevis
- School/Department: Center for Radiological Research
- Grade: Technical Grade 5
- 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 - 5 pm
- Building: Nevis
- Salary Range: $58,102 - $58,102
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 Center for Radiological Research is seeking a technician to work with scientists studying the health hazards and antimicrobial efficacy of ultraviolet light. The Sr. Technician will be trained be trained to work with 2D and 3D cell culture models, viral and bacterial culture and assay techniques, and ultraviolet experimental equipment. They will gain experience in immunohistochemistry, animal handling and husbandry, and ultraviolet exposure techniques. This will be a team effort and the technician will be expected to maintain and share records with the team, in addition to completing scientific and technical tasks in a timely fashion. The primary work location will be at the Radiological Research Accelerator Facility at the Columbia University Nevis Laboratories in Irvington, NY. Occasional work at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center may be required.
This will be a team effort requiring excellent communication skills, both written and oral. Maintaining and sharing records with the team is expected, in addition to completing scientific and technical tasks in a timely fashion. The primary work location will be at the Radiological Research Accelerator Facility at the Columbia University Nevis Laboratories in Irvington, NY. Occasional work at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center may be required.
Responsibilities
- Training and performing work with animal models and human tissue.
- Handling environmental air sampling.
- Performing real-time PCR and other basic molecular biology techniques and related analysis methods.
- Maintaining and sharing records, completing scientific and technical tasks in a timely fashion and helping to maintain a smoothly functioning laboratory.
- Ordering lab supplies and maintaining inventory as needed.
- Performing related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree and at least one and one-half years of related experience or equivalent in education, training and experience.
- Knowledge of various related laboratory procedures and techniques.
Preferred Qualifications
- Good interpersonal communications skills.
- Two years minimum of research related experience.
- Ability to work independently, under minimal supervision.
- Knowledge of basic chemical and/or biological terminology and techniques.
- Knowledge in researching literature applicable to the field.
- Proficiency in data analysis (Microsoft Excel, R, Python).
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