Technician A - Cell Engineering & Therapy

Columbia University
United States, New York, New York
Aug 10, 2025
Job Type: Support Staff - Union Bargaining Unit: SSA Regular/Temporary: Regular End Date if Temporary: Hours Per Week: 35 Standard Work Schedule: Building: Salary Range: $44,979.76 - $44,979.76 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 Haubner Lab in the Columbia Initiative in Cell Engineering and Therapy (CICET) seeks a highly motivated Technician A to support research related to next-generation chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T cell therapies in myeloid malignancies including acute myeloid leukemia (AML). The Technician A will be directly supervised by the Principal Investigator and a Senior Technician member of the lab. This role offers opportunities for professional growth, with training in CAR vector design and functional and molecular CAR T cell in vitro and in vivo assays. Ideal candidates have basic experience in precise, sterile cell culture work, have knowledge in basic laboratory techniques, and are eager to grow technically and scientifically in an ambitious research environment. Responsibilities In vitro cell culture including sterile isolation and culture of primary immune cells, cell lines, and retroviral vector production Basic molecular biology protocols Assistance in mouse procedures (e.g. tail vein injections, tissue collections, bioluminescence imaging) General laboratory operations, including inventory management and maintaining lab supplies Maintenance of laboratory equipment Additional related duties as assigned Minimum Qualifications * Two years of college or a completed A.A. program with an emphasis in chemistry, biology or physics or a completed animal husbandry program. * One year of related experience, or equivalent in education, training and/or experience. Preferred Qualifications Strong aptitude for learning new technologies and a meticulous approach to experimental work Excellent interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills Self-motivation and strong work ethic Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel Prior basic experience in cell culture of primary cells Prior basic experience in molecular biology protocols Other Requirements 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 Willingness to work with live laboratory animals (limited to mice) and patient samples (may contain bloodborne pathogens) Successful completion of applicable compliance and systems training requirements Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.