Technician B
Listed on 2026-03-07
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Research/Development
Research Scientist, Clinical Research, Medical Technologist & Lab Technician, Biology
- Job Type: Support Staff - Union
- Bargaining Unit: SSA
- Regular/Temporary:
Regular - End Date if Temporary:
- Hours Per Week: 35
- Standard
Work Schedule:
9am-5pm - Building:
- Salary Range: $55,112.05-$55,112.05
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 research team. The research project relates to the effects of radiation in rodent models, with a number of exciting real-world clinical applications.
Responsibilities
- Coordinating radiation dates and animal ordering
- Maintaining rat colonies - cage changes, monitoring weights, preparing animals for radiation experiments
- Collecting blood and tissue samples from rats
- Performing blood cell analysis by flow cytometry
- Preparing tissue samples for histological analysis
The position is based at the Columbia University Radiological Research Accelerator Facility (RARAF). RARAF is part of Columbia Nevis Labs in Irvington, New York, and is readily accessible via the Metro-North Hudson Line train.
Minimum Qualifications
Applicant must meet these minimum qualifications:
A bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, physics or related science or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Prior experience working with rodents, or interest in being trained to work with rodents, is required.
Preferred Qualifications
General knowledge of molecular and cellular biology is preferred.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.
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