Lab Operations Technician - Research Support

Columbia University; Northern, New York (KY, NY); Hybrid; USD 43,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The Columbia Center for Translational Immunology (CCTI) at Columbia University Irving Medical Center seeks a Technician A to support laboratory operations, shared supplies, equipment and inventory management across two large research centers. The role involves administrative tasks, facility coordination, and basic lab support under supervision, with coverage across centers as needed.

This position is ideal for candidates pursuing a career in laboratory operations or research support, offering

Qualifications

• Two years of college or an A.A. with emphasis in chemistry, biology or physics or a completed animal husbandry program.
• One year of related experience, or equivalent in education, training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with maintaining laboratory and shared research spaces.
• Submit and follow up on facilities and custodial work requests.
• Monitor inventories of shared laboratory supplies and assist with restocking materials.
• Assist with maintaining freezers, including routine defrosting, monitoring, and alarm notifications.
• Support laboratory personnel with shared resources, including lab coats, dry ice, wet ice, compressed gases, autoclaves, and eyewash stations.
• Perform routine administrative duties, including supply ordering, package receipt and distribution, invoice processing, and purchase order support.
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of conference and shared-use spaces.
• Help monitor laboratory equipment alarm systems and communicate alerts as needed.
• Assist with laboratory and equipment moves and relocations.
• Support laboratory compliance activities by maintaining records and assisting with inspections and documentation related to laboratory safety requirements.
• Assist with maintaining shared equipment and provide basic user support following appropriate training.
• Maintain laboratory inventories and update tracking systems and databases.
• Change liquid nitrogen (LN2) tanks and monitor supply levels.
• Assist with routine technical laboratory support activities as needed.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Education

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

Job description

The Columbia Center for Translational Immunology (CCTI) at Columbia University Irving Medical Center seeks a Technician A to support laboratory operations, shared supplies, equipment and inventory management across two large research centers. The role involves administrative tasks, facility coordination, and basic lab support under supervision, with coverage across centers as needed.

This position is ideal for candidates pursuing a career in laboratory operations or research support, offering