Technician B
- Requisition no: 539496
- 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 5 pm
- 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
Columbia University's Center for Radiological Research is looking for a Laboratory Technician B. We are looking for a self-motivated individual who will be part of a highly supportive close-knit team. The research project relates to the effects of radiation on mice models, with a number of exciting clinical applications.
Responsibilities
- Coordinating radiation dates and animal ordering.
- Maintaining mouse colonies – cage changes, monitoring weights, preparing animals for radiation experiments.
- Collecting samples from mice – blood and tissues.
- Performing blood cell analysis by flow cytometry.
- Preparing tissue samples for histological analysis.
- Assist with ordering lab supplies.
- Performing additional tasks/duties as needed.
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.
- Applicant MUST meet these minimum qualifications to be considered an applicant.
Preferred Qualifications
- Some prior experience working with mice or interest in being trained to work with mice.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
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