• 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

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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
• 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.

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