• Job Type: Support Staff - Union
• Bargaining Unit: SSA
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule:
• Building:
• Salary Range: $51,839 - 51,839

Position Summary

A technician position is available in the Iketani Lab at Columbia University Irving Medical Center, Department of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases, the Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center (ADARC), to work on SARS-CoV-2 drug resistance and pandemic preparedness. In addition, the candidate will be expected to help support the Lab and lab members. We are happy to train you on any skills required.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workplace, as we believe that such an environment benefits everyone involved. We are passionate about science and we work hard, but we also believe that science should be fun and that we should be excited about what we do. We are fervent believers in the lab being an opportunity for each and every individual to grow and flourish, and ultimately serve as a beneficial training experience. Every effort is made with these thoughts in mind, and the Lab and PI are committed to your success, both in the lab and beyond. Please note that this position will require working in a BSL3 facility.

See more information about the Lab at iketanilab.com 

Responsibilities

• Assists Research Scientists and Principal Investigators (PI) in laboratories
• Performs virology and molecular biology assays
• Maintain supplies and oversee the integrity of the equipment
• Prepare general reagents and stocks
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Research Scientist and/or Principal Investigator

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in microbiology, virology, or a related field.

Preferred Qualifications

• Laboratory experience, preferably at least BSL2
• Attention to detail and organized
• Team-oriented with good conversational and interpersonal skills

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
  • Wear a full/half face negative pressure or positive pressure respirator
• Successful completion of applicable compliance and training requirements for BSL3 work
• Please include CV and contact information for two references with application

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

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

About Columbia University

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