Research Lab Technician — Molecular Biology & Data

Columbia University Irving Medical Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 49,600 - 60,623; Full time

Job summary

A prestigious research institution is seeking a Technician B to support the Basic Science Research Group in the Division of Surgical Science. This role involves assisting with designing and implementing lab experiments, data collection, maintaining laboratory supplies, and managing mouse colonies. A Bachelor's degree in biology or a related field is required, along with skills in molecular cloning, PCR, and laboratory techniques. This full-time position offers a salary range of $55,112.05, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, Molecular Biology, Biochemistry, Chemistry or related field.
• Knowledge of laboratory procedures and techniques is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement critical experiments in the lab.
• Perform laboratory experiments and collect data.
• Assist with ordering laboratory supplies.
• Maintain a lab notebook related to tasks.
• Manage mouse colonies and perform data entry.
• Prepare solutions and reagents for lab use.
• Calibrate and maintain laboratory equipment.

Skills

Molecular cloning

Animal work

Western blotting

Immunohistochemistry analysis

Research implementation

Data collection

Lab notebook maintenance

Excel data entry

PCR techniques

Agarose gel preparation

Synaptic activity recording

Excellent organization skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

Job description

A prestigious research institution is seeking a Technician B to support the Basic Science Research Group in the Division of Surgical Science. This role involves assisting with designing and implementing lab experiments, data collection, maintaining laboratory supplies, and managing mouse colonies. A Bachelor's degree in biology or a related field is required, along with skills in molecular cloning, PCR, and laboratory techniques. This full-time position offers a salary range of $55,112.05, with working hours from Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm.