Technician B

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Technical Grade 4. Job Type: Support Staff - Union. Bargaining Unit: SSA. Regular/Temporary:
Regular. Hours Per Week: 21. Salary Range: $33,065.76-$33,065.76.

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.

The Department of Genetics and Development is looking to hire a Part-Time Technician B to work in the laboratories of Dr. Levo, Dr. Batut, Dr. Ghabrial and Dr. Shirasu-Hiza. The candidate will be technical support staff for the Principal Investigator and other lab investigators, as needed. The Shirasu-Hiza Lab will take the lead in supervising this position.

• Assist with general lab management tasks including keeping track of, organizing, and ordering supplies and organizing equipment maintenance, as needed.
• Support with Drosophila stock changing.
• Help with Drosophila husbandry and genetics.
• General research support, including preparing solutions, autoclaving, dishwashing, and maintaining lab safety.
• Equipment maintenance and lab cleaning to ensure compliance to all regulatory requirements.
• Ordering and reconciling.
• Maintenance of data backup.
• Training of personnel in the use of equipment and research technologies.
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested.

• Requires a bachelor’s degree in chemistry, biology, physics, or related science or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

• Excellent writing, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Experience with Drosophila husbandry and genetics, as well as experience with managing a medium-sized Drosophila stock collection is required.
• A high level of organization, attention to detail, time management skills, motivation and dedication to research work.
• Proficiency in working with computers, standard office and lab software, databases.
• Ability to work in a highly independent and self-directed manner as well as in a team environment.

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

Entry level

Part-time

Engineering and Information Technology

Industries:
Hospitals and Health Care