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534944

Manhattanville

Zuckerman Institute

Full Time

Opening on: Mar 29 2023

Grade 11

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Job Type: Officer of Administration

Bargaining Unit:
Regular/Temporary: Regular

End Date if Temporary:
Hours Per Week: 35.00

Salary Range: $80,000 - $88,000

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

Columbia University's Mortimer B. Zuckerman Mind Brain Behavior Institute brings together world-class scientists across academic disciplines conducting pioneering research to transform our understanding of how the brain works – and gives rise to mind and behavior. The Institute fosters a collaborative and inclusive environment across 50+ labs, advancing insights into human health by exploring how the brain develops, performs, endures, and recovers.

At the Zuckerman Institute, we are committed to becoming a more inclusive, equitable, and diverse place of scientific discovery and supporting a culture of respect. Promoting diversity in science will help drive the transformative science that can change the world.

Situated in the Jerome L. Greene Science Center on Columbia’s Manhattanville campus, the state-of-the-art building offers an environment where the highest level of scholarly scientific research takes place on a daily basis, with the benefit of being located in the heart of New York, one of the world’s most vibrant and culturally rich cities.

The Zuckerman Institute at Columbia University is seeking a highly motivated individual to serve as a Veterinarian Technician Supervisor working in our ICM Vivarium Facility located in the Jerome L. Green Science Center. This role will supervise 5 Veterinary Technicians. The candidate will be responsible for scheduling and coordination with ZI ICM veterinarians and researchers.

The ICM / Vivarium Facility is a 7-day-a-week operation. Applicants must have weekend and evening availability.

An internal candidate has been identified for this position.

Responsibilities

Schedules technician assignments based on building, species, research support requirements, and staff expertise. Ensures work, including maintenance of medical records, is conducted to the current standard of practice, in accordance with veterinary orders, and in compliance with regulatory requirements and accreditation guidelines.

Trains direct reports to ensure core competencies and continued development. Continued development will include the development of skills necessary to support research at Columbia and progress in the AALAS certification program. Trains research personnel, both directly and indirectly through direct reports, on the safe handling and manipulation of research animals, on anesthetic and surgical techniques, and on other aspects of the care and use of research animals as directed.

Maintains facilities within the area of responsibility, veterinary medicine and research-related equipment, and supply stocking. Ensures supplies and supply records are maintained in accordance with regulations and guidelines. Ensures equipment is serviced in an appropriate manner. Submits all monthly billing files timely.

Plans for support of future studies to ensure that resources, personnel, equipment, and supplies, are available.

Maintains knowledge of advancing research technologies and expertise in the field of laboratory animal science and medicine. Performs related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Minimum Qualifications

Requires a bachelor’s degree or equivalent in education and experience, plus three years of related experience.

License Required: Licensed Veterinary Technician, Registered Veterinary Technician, or Certified Veterinary Technician

The ideal candidate must possess good communication, organization, and analytical skills. Also, one must be able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs, climb, stoop, bend, reach, and stand for prolonged periods.

Preferred Qualifications

Preferred knowledge of the following equipment: autoclaves, plasma or gas sterilization equipment, anesthetic monitoring equipment, anesthetic vaporizers, other surgical support equipment automated conveyor belt cleaning systems, and disposal of waste materials.

The ideal candidate should possess sound judgment with a collaborative style that fosters teamwork and cooperation beyond the immediate team to the broader organization.

Candidate should have experience with mechanical machinery and operations and be able to perform physical labor involving the breaking down and setting up of heavy caging.

Three (3) to five (5) years of previous related experience working in a research or animal clinic, veterinary setting

Participate(d) in a Veterinary Technology Program

Supervisory experience is preferred.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disability / Veteran

Columbia University is committed to hiring qualified local residents.

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