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• Job Type: Support Staff - Union
• Bargaining Unit: SSA
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 35
• Salary Range: $50,329.13-$51,839.00

Position Summary

The Department of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery is seeking a full-time Technician B to join the Head and Neck Cancer Laboratory at CUIMC and to participate in innovative head and neck cancer genomics research, focusing on the role of tumor heterogeneity in tumor biology, treatment resistance, and novel therapeutics. Candidates with prior experience in molecular biology are preferred, and we are ideally seeking a 2-3 year commitment. 

This position will report to Principal Investigators Anuraag Parikh, MD; Hiroshi Nakagawa, MD PhD; and Anil Rustgi, MD

Responsibilities

Research Responsibilities

• Collecting, processing, and preparing human tumor samples for single cell sequencing analyses
• Tissue culture and generation of tumor organoids and cell lines
• Basic cloning (RNAi, CRISPR) and virus preparation
• Functional experiments using Matrigel, proliferation assays, and other in vitro assays
• Biochemical analyses using western blot, qPCR, and co-IP
• Sectioning of tissue samples using a cryostat and staining with H&E and immunohistochemistry
• Researching and recommending new methods and procedures to maintain current capabilities, quality, and standards

Other Responsibilities

• Developing procedure manuals and operational/technical guidelines for lab studies
• Maintaining a lab notebook or records related to tasks
• Attending and participating in weekly lab meetings
• Managing IRB protocols and consenting patients
• Assisting in preparation of manuscripts that result from work performed

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor???s degree in biology, chemistry, physics, or related science, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience as a technician or working in research for 2 years, or equivalent combination of education and experience equaling 7 years (ideally prior research experience includes molecular biology experience)

Other Requirements

• Very strong communication skills and excellent team player
• Comfortable working independently with daily guidance
• Willing to be flexible with hours 1-2 days per week to accommodate sample collection from the OR (if necessary)

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.

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