About this role
Position Summary The laboratory of Professor Harris Wang in the Department of Systems Biology is seeking a research Technician B. The work in the Wang laboratory is focused on diverse questions in systems and synthetic biology including mammalian microbiome function, host-microbiome interactions in health and disease, microbial horizontal gene flow, and foundational technology development. The candidate for this position will carry out routine molecular biology and microbiology experiments, microbiome studies in vitro and in animal models, library preparations for next-generation sequencing, and microbial cultivation studies to serve ongoing projects. The incumbent may also perform general laboratory management responsibilities, including media preparation and ordering of supplies.
Responsibilities
-
Primary responsibilities include running genomics and molecular biology assays, small rodent animal studies, and genomics-based experiments to support research in the areas of gut-microbiome, intestinal biology and immunity, and applications in clinical studies.
-
Other duties as assigned.
-
Minimum Qualifications
-
Bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, or physics, or a completed animal husbandry program or equivalent in education, training, and experience.
-
Preferred Qualifications
-
One year of related experience preferred.
-
Knowledge of various related laboratory procedures and techniques preferred.
-
Other Requirements
-
Will interact and collaborate with lab personnel on diverse projects in the lab.
-
Will accurately record data and keep a very neat, well-organized, and up-to-date lab notebook on ongoing projects.
-
Will achieve precise and consistent results through technical proficiency in laboratory molecular biology benchwork, genomics-based analyses, and laboratory automation.
-
Will carry out complex tasks and be expected to communicate results to lab personnel and the principal investigator.
-
Prior laboratory experience in microbiology.
-
Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran
-
Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.