Technician A

• Job Type: Support Staff - Union
• Bargaining Unit: SSA
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Standard Work Schedule: Mon - Fri 9am - 5pm
• Building: Columbia University Medical Center
• Salary Range: $44,979.76 - $44,979.76

Position Summary

The Tech A in the Division of Surgical Science, Columbia University Irving Medical Center will be responsible for carrying out research under the supervisor's direction in a research lab that focuses on Alzheimer's and other age-related diseases.

Responsibilities

• Prepare materials, solutions, and assist with experiments.
• Mouse husbandry and handling including but not limited to ear tag, tail sniping PCR genotype.
• Perform lab experiments using established written protocols.
• Basic molecular biology experiments (eg., cloning, RNA/DNA extraction, PCR, Western blotting).
• Record data, perform analysis and calculations, and write reports on research findings.
• Prepare mouse brain slices and record electrophysiology on brain slices and tissue dissection to obtain tissue to store in -80c freezer.
• Administrative (order supplies and maintain inventory).
• Maintain a lab notebook and accurately record related to tasks.
• Other duties as necessary to support the functioning of the laboratory and research projects.

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of college or a completed A.A. program with an emphasis in chemistry, biology or physics or a completed animal husbandry program.

• One year of related experience, or equivalent in education, training and/or experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to perform work in accordance with safety regulations and standard laboratory protocols.

• Intermediate to advanced level MS Office skills.

• Ability to keep records in an orderly fashion.

• Bachelor's degree.