• 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

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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