Lab Technician – Virology & HIV Research

Columbia University Irving Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 51,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Columbia University Irving Medical Center is seeking a full-time Technician B to join the Yamashita Laboratory at the Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center. The role supports virology and molecular biology research focused on HIV-1 replication and virus-host interactions.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a life science and may have six months of lab experience. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for daily lab operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, chemistry, or related life science.
• Equivalent education, training, and experience accepted.
• Meticulous attention to detail and accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Principal Investigator and postdoctoral researchers with laboratory research.
• Perform virology, molecular biology, and cell-based assays.
• Process blood specimens and isolate cells for experimental use.
• Record experimental results and maintain accurate laboratory databases.
• Prepare and operate laboratory equipment according to established protocols.
• Perform other related duties necessary to support the laboratory, research projects, and day-to-day operations.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, microbiology, chemistry, or a related life science

Job description

Columbia University Irving Medical Center is seeking a full-time Technician B to join the Yamashita Laboratory at the Aaron Diamond AIDS Research Center. The role supports virology and molecular biology research focused on HIV-1 replication and virus-host interactions.

The successful candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in a life science and may have six months of lab experience. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for daily lab operations.