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Technician B

Columbia University
United States, New York, New York
Apr 11, 2026
Job Type: Support Staff - Union Bargaining Unit: SSA Regular/Temporary: Regular End Date if Temporary: Hours Per Week: 35 Standard Work Schedule: Building: HHSC Building Salary Range: $55,112.05 - $55,112.05 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 Department of Microbiology & Immunology at the Columbia University Irving Medical Center seeks a dynamic Technician B with a background in biological research to join a vibrant research lab that conducts research into malaria. The research technician will play a key role in our investigations into mechanisms of Plasmodium falciparum parasite resistance to antimalarial drugs. Responsibilities Work will involve assessing resistance liabilities for antimalarial compounds in the preclinical stages of discovery or development. Specifically, this will include culturing malaria parasites, performing drug dose-response assays, generating drug-resistant parasites, sequencing target genes, and interpreting whole-genome sequence data. This work is supported by Medicines for Malaria Venture, a Geneva-based not for profit organization that leads the global antimalarial discovery and development pipeline. All projects are collaborative studies involving postdoctoral scientists, graduate students, research technicians and the group leader Dr. David Fidock working as a tightly integrated team. Assist with general lab management including exchanging materials with outside collaborators and ensuring equipment is regularly serviced and maintained. Responsible for assuring that reagents related to their work are properly stored and cataloged and will help with overall lab management. Strong organizational skills and a detail-oriented mindset are required to perform well in this position. Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested. Minimum Qualifications Requires a Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry, or related science, or equivalent in education, training and experience. A Preferred Qualifications Master's degree is preferred but not essential. Research experience and technical proficiency in molecular biology and/or cell culture is preferred but not essential. Other Requirements Must have undergraduate university course work in molecular biology, biochemistry, microbiology or genetics. Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran Columbia University is committed to the hiring of qualified local residents.