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Technician A

Columbia University
United States, New York, New York
Jan 14, 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 incumbent will work in a busy Histology Laboratory in Anatomic Pathology. The following duties and responsibilities will be assigned to this individual: pick up cassettes from gross room while reconciling a processing log to ensure all cassettes are accounted for; loading and unloading tissues processors; operate and perform general maintenance on laboratory equipment including the tissue processors, cover slipper, and chemical recycler; triage routine and non-routine daily histology work, matching working drafts to related slides and requisitions; prepare simple chemical solutions and reagents in accordance to protocols. This position requires some heavy lifting and inventory of supplies. Other related duties pertaining to the proper functioning of the laboratory. Responsibilities 25% - Cassette pick up, reconciliation of processing log. Loading and unloading of tissue processors. 25% - Operate and perform general maintenance on laboratory equipment. 25%- Triage and organize slides, requisitions, and working drafts. Slide distribution. 20%- Inventory of supplies. 5% - Other 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 Copath experience preferred. Other Requirements Ability to work independently and accurately a must due to the nature of the work and consequences of incorrect data entry. Excellent communication skills a must. Must be able to lift at least 25lbs and be available to work evenings. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.