Technician B

Job Type: Support Staff - Union- Bargaining Unit: SSA- Regular/Temporary: Regular- End Date if Temporary:- Hours Per Week: 35- Standard Work Schedule:- Building: HHSC Building- Salary Range: $54,462.05 - $54,462.05The 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 SummaryThe Department of Microbiology and Immunology is looking to hire a Technician B to work in the laboratory of Dr. Hachung Chung. The candidate will be technical support staff for the Principal Investigator and other lab investigators, as needed. Please see the lab website (and the description below for details.ResponsibilitiesDuties will include, but are not limited to the following:- Candidate will work directly with current lab members and the principal investigator, who is dedicated to training and nurturing young scientists.- Perform experiments, be actively involved in scientific discussions, present at lab meetings, and also carry out some administrative lab duties.- Will have opportunities to learn molecular biology (PCRs, cloning etc.), tissue culture (CRISPR/Cas9 genome engineering, transfection & transduction of cell lines), and cell biology (e.g. microscopy and western blots) techniques.- Expected to assist with general lab management tasks including keeping track of, organizing, and ordering supplies and organizing equipment maintenance, as needed.- Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested.Minimum Qualifications- Requires a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, physics, or related science or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.Preferred Qualifications- Basic knowledge in molecular biology, immunology, and biochemistry from coursework or equivalent research experience preferred.- Previous experience in immunology and molecular biology is not required but preferred.Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.Minimum Salary: 34320.00Maximum Salary: 34320.00Salary Unit: Yearly

Created: 2025-10-14