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Employer Name: Columbia University

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: $53,394.17- $53,394.17 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 The Department of Pediatrics is seeking a Technician B to join our team in a full time position to work within the division of Critical Care and Hospital Medicine. Columbia University Irving Medical Center?s Department of Pediatrics is a world leader in providing care for children. Our mission areas include Healthcare, Education and Research. We offer care for our patients in over 25 specialty areas as well as individualized care for complex cases. Our Residency, Fellowship and Graduate programs are among the best in the Nation. Our Clinical, Translational and Basic Science research features collaborations across specialties and stretches from the bench to bedside. We also have several active Clinical trials available to our patients. This position will support the department by providing research support to our Division. At CUIMC, we are leaders in teaching, research, and patient care and are proud of the service and support we provide to our community. We apply the same rigor in our commitment to fostering an inclusive, thriving community and caring for our employees and their loved ones. We offer immediate eligibility and invest in our employee's families through comprehensive Health and Welfare, Employee Assistance, Tuition Programs, and Retirement Benefits. Responsibilities Semi independently perform animal surgeries and utilize tissue culture. Perform biochemical, molecular, immunological, histological, behavioral, and microbiological techniques such as quantitative PCR, western blotting, ELISA, flow cytometry, lipid extraction, spectrophotometry, and bacterial and primary cell culture. Handle small animals such as rodents and maintain animal colonies. Order supplies, maintain inventories, and establish a database. Performs related duties & responsibilities as assigned/requested. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor?s degree in Chemistry, Biology or Physics or two years of college or a completed animal husbandry program or equivalent in education, training and/ or experience. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge of various related laboratory procedures and techniques preferred. One year of related experience preferred. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.