- Job Type: Support Staff - Union
- Bargaining Unit: SSA
- Regular/Temporary: Regular
- End Date if Temporary:
- Hours Per Week: 35
- Standard Work Schedule:
- Building: Hammer Health Science Center
- Salary Range: $53,394.17- $53,394.17
The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on a variety of factors, including but not limited to departmental budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The above hiring range represents the University's good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting. Position Summary
The laboratory of Dr. Akanksha Thawani at Columbia University in the Department of Biochemistry and Molecular Biophysics is seeking a highly motivated and organizedTechnician Bto support both the scientific and operational setup of a new laboratory focused on genome biology, transposon mechanisms, and structural biochemistry. This is an ideal opportunity for a recent graduate with a strong background in molecular biology, biochemistry, or a related field who is interested in gaining hands-on research and laboratory management experience before pursuing graduate or medical school. Responsibilities
- Design and conduct molecular biology and biochemistry experimentsrelated to ongoing projects, with guidance from the PI and senior researchers.
- Participate in a research project focused ontransposon biology and genome engineering, including experimental planning, execution, and data analysis.
- Assist inestablishing laboratory infrastructure, including the setup of equipment and organization of shared workspaces.
- Coordinatepurchasing, inventory, and orderingof reagents, consumables, and lab supplies.
- Help manageequipment installation, maintenance, and vendor interactions.
- Prepare reagents, maintain stocks, and support day-to-daylab operationsand cleanliness.
- Assist withrecord keeping, safety documentation, and compliance with institutional guidelines.
- Attend and contribute tolab meetings and collaborate with other lab members to support the broader research goals of the group.
- Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested.
Minimum Qualifications
- Requires a bachelor's degree in chemistry, biology, physics, or related science or equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with molecular cloning, protein expression, or basic cell culture.
- Experience with lab operations or lab management (even as an undergraduate assistant).
- Interest in genome biology, chromatin, transposons, or structural biology.
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Columbia University
Sep 04, 2025