Technician B - Celiac Disease

• Job Type: Support Staff - Union
• Bargaining Unit: SSA
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $915.64 per week

Position Summary

We are seeking a talented and motivated individual for the position of Technician B in the Immunology Laboratory of the Celiac Disease Center at Columbia University.

Responsibilities

• Receive and log participant samples and clinical information.
• Maintain the sample database and lab notebooks following standard operating procedures.
• Isolate lymphocyte fractions from intestinal biopsy and peripheral blood samples
• Perform cryopreservation/cryorecovery of isolated lymphocytes; cell culture; ex vivo immunoassays; and flow cytometric analysis of lymphocyte populations.
• Organize and compile results for presentation.
• Perform additional related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, physics or related science or equivalent combination of education, training and experience
• Strong analytical and organizational skills
• Must be detail oriented
• Familiarity with basic molecular biologic techniques

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a Cell Biology/Immunology laboratory

Other Requirements

• The candidate selected for this position is required to undergo a drug screening test prior to a final offer of employment being made
• Participation in the medical surveillance program
• Potential bloodborne pathogen exposure
• Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.