Columbia University Irving Medical Center · 3 months ago
Technician B
New York, NY
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry Level
$54K/yr - $54K/yrColumbia University Irving Medical Center is seeking a Technician B to support a multidisciplinary team in conducting biomedical research studies focused on infectious diseases such as HIV. The role involves performing laboratory techniques, data management, and ensuring compliance with study protocols.
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Responsibilities
Complete complex assignments while following standard protocols and standard operating procedures that require technical proficiency and the ability to make detailed observations and manipulations
Perform PBMC isolation and cryopreservation, biopsy processing, and assisting with diverse laboratory techniques. These techniques include virologic assays, genotyping, and serum and plasma separation
Perform assays, preparation of stock or working solutions, calibration of equipment for experiments, and specimen accession, processing, and quality control, in accordance with assigned protocols
Responsible for the safe, timely and efficient transport of human specimens from the clinics to the laboratory; and of Research Study Products to the clinic
Responsible for entering data into the appropriate database; perform quality assurance activities as assigned to ensure that study data are entered and transmitted in a timely fashion
Ensure that data and study samples are collected, transported, and stored in accordance with study protocols
Assist with development and QC of assigned Standard Operating Procedures, setting up new assays, sample processing documents, and general laboratory operation manuals
Help maintain laboratory equipment, order laboratory supplies, and ensure communication between members of the team and the clinic
Perform additional related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology or physics or related science or equivalent in education, training and experience
Bright, self-motivated and highly organized
Strong decision-making skills and ability to problem solve
Orientation to detail, ability to maintain accurate records, and handle multiple projects and interact with staff at all levels
Computer skills and strong communication skills
Comfortable working independently as well as with others in a clinical research setting
The candidate selected for this position is required to undergo a drug screening test prior to a final offer of employment being made
Participation in the medical surveillance program
Contact with patients and/or research subjects
Potential bloodborne pathogens exposure
Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements
Preferred
Experience working with young adults and adolescents discussing sexual health and sexual risk
Knowledge of HIV prevention strategies, HIV/ AIDS and Infectious disease or other clinical and laboratory research
Prior experience managing datasets
Spanish Language skills
Company
Columbia University Irving Medical Center
Columbia University Irving Medical Center is a clinical and educational enterprise that offers medical, dental, and nursing services. It is a sub-organization of Columbia University.
Founded in 1767
10001+ employees
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