• Job Type: Support Staff - Union
• Bargaining Unit: SSA
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $53,394.17 - $53,394.17

Position Summary

Dr. Shah Ali???s laboratory at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center is seeking a highly motivated Technician B to support ongoing research projects in the lab, which investigates mechanisms of cardiomyocyte maturation and heart regeneration. The projects will utilize cultured mammalian cells, mouse models, and lentivirus and adeno-associated viruses and a combination of biochemistry, molecular biology, and high-throughput bioinformatics approaches to answer questions related to mammalian cardiac regeneration.  Overall, the Technician B will have multi-faceted responsibilities in a collaborative space that will help generate fundamental biological insights about cardiac maturation and regeneration.

Responsibilities

• Work closely with the principal investigator and other colleagues in the lab in designing, carrying out, and coordinating research.
• Works under general supervision.
• Set up and conduct experiments or activities according to established protocols and record data.
• Performing assays and preparing solutions according to detailed instructions.
• Setting up equipment for experiments, calibrations, or radiation surveys.
• Carrying out fully planned experiments.
• Assisting in collection of samples and keeping records of the results of experiments.
• Ordering and maintaining lab or clinical supplies.
• Perform other responsibilities as assigned. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, physics or related science or equivalent in training and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Background in cardiac research.

Other Requirements

• The candidate selected for this position is required to undergo a drug screening test prior to final offer of employment being made.
• Participation in the Medical Surveillance Program
  • Position involves working with animals
• Experience with rodent handling and breeding.
• Familiar with standard molecular biology techniques, such as cloning, DNA/RNA/protein extraction, RT/PCR/qPCR, electrophoresis, immunoblotting, etc.
• Great organizational and time management skills.
• Great communication skills and passion to work in a team environment.

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