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Columbia University's Laboratory roles span research, clinical, and core facility environments across its medical center and Morningside campuses. The university has an established international hiring process and actively supports visa sponsorship for qualified laboratory professionals, including petitioning through federal immigration programs.
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Get Access To All JobsJob Type: Officer of Administration
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Hours Per Week: 35
Salary Range: $70,340 to $72,000 Annually
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 Irving Medical Center is seeking a highly motivated individual to take on the position of the Laboratory Manager in the Nectow Laboratory at Columbia University in New York City. The Nectow Lab works on the neurobiology of energy balance. The lab places a particular emphasis on the molecular, cellular, and circuit mechanisms through which the brain regulates food intake and energy expenditure. Additionally, the lab develops novel technologies to observe and perturb neuronal function.
The Laboratory manager would be responsible for laboratory administrative duties as well as overseeing experimental work, day to day operations of the lab, establishing and enforcing standard operating procedures, assisting lab members with critical experiments, and perform required experimental essays, among other duties.
Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, and manage the operational and administrative aspects of laboratory operations.
- Scheduling for PI, protocol management, funds management, grant and manuscript assistance.
- Ordering supplies and lab equipment.
- Scheduling staff.
- Prepares and dispenses laboratory stock solutions.
- Perform laboratory work, including basic molecular biology.
- Responsible for grant spending bookkeeping.
- Responsible for assisting lab members with critical experiments.
- Assist in establishing and maintaining laboratory policies and procedures.
- Maintain communication between the laboratory to ensure efficient workflow.
- Provide assistance with institutional protocols.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Biology, Neuroscience or related science or equivalent in education and experience, plus four years of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with molecular biology techniques.
- Some prior administrative experience.
Other Requirements
- Experienced professional with strong laboratory management experience.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and computer skills.
- Participation in the medical surveillance program:
- Work with laboratory animals
- 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.
Job Type: Officer of Administration
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Hours Per Week: 35
Salary Range: $70,340 to $72,000 Annually
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 Irving Medical Center is seeking a highly motivated individual to take on the position of the Laboratory Manager in the Nectow Laboratory at Columbia University in New York City. The Nectow Lab works on the neurobiology of energy balance. The lab places a particular emphasis on the molecular, cellular, and circuit mechanisms through which the brain regulates food intake and energy expenditure. Additionally, the lab develops novel technologies to observe and perturb neuronal function.
The Laboratory manager would be responsible for laboratory administrative duties as well as overseeing experimental work, day to day operations of the lab, establishing and enforcing standard operating procedures, assisting lab members with critical experiments, and perform required experimental essays, among other duties.
Responsibilities
- Plan, organize, and manage the operational and administrative aspects of laboratory operations.
- Scheduling for PI, protocol management, funds management, grant and manuscript assistance.
- Ordering supplies and lab equipment.
- Scheduling staff.
- Prepares and dispenses laboratory stock solutions.
- Perform laboratory work, including basic molecular biology.
- Responsible for grant spending bookkeeping.
- Responsible for assisting lab members with critical experiments.
- Assist in establishing and maintaining laboratory policies and procedures.
- Maintain communication between the laboratory to ensure efficient workflow.
- Provide assistance with institutional protocols.
- Perform other responsibilities as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Biology, Neuroscience or related science or equivalent in education and experience, plus four years of related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience with molecular biology techniques.
- Some prior administrative experience.
Other Requirements
- Experienced professional with strong laboratory management experience.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, communication, and computer skills.
- Participation in the medical surveillance program:
- Work with laboratory animals
- 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.
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Get Access To All JobsTips for Finding Laboratory Jobs at Columbia University Jobs
Align your credentials to Columbia's specialty occupation standard
Columbia's immigration office evaluates whether your degree field directly relates to the lab role. A degree in biochemistry supports a research technician petition; a general science degree may not. Confirm the field-to-role match before applying.
Target postings tied to funded research grants
Lab roles attached to active NIH or NSF grants move faster through hiring because funding is already secured. Search Columbia's job portal for positions listing grant numbers or PI names, which signal departmental readiness to sponsor.
Clarify sponsorship eligibility during the offer stage
Not every Columbia lab department sponsors the same visa types. Ask the hiring manager or HR coordinator which categories the department has filed under for similar roles. This avoids late-stage surprises after an offer is extended.
Use Migrate Mate to filter open Columbia lab roles by visa type
Filtering by sponsorship category before you apply saves time. Migrate Mate lets you browse Laboratory openings at Columbia and see which visa types the university supports for that role category.
Prepare your LCA documentation before the I-129 filing window
Columbia's sponsored employees cannot begin work until the DOL certifies the Labor Condition Application and USCIS approves the I-129. Gather employment verification letters, transcripts, and licensure records early so Columbia's counsel can file without delays.
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Find Laboratory at Columbia University JobsFrequently Asked Questions
Does Columbia University sponsor H-1B visas for Laboratorys?
Yes, Columbia University sponsors H-1B visas for Laboratory roles that qualify as specialty occupations requiring a bachelor's degree or higher in a specific field related to the position. Columbia's Office of International Students and Scholars coordinates the H-1B process, working with the hiring department and an immigration attorney to file the required Labor Condition Application with the DOL and the I-129 petition with USCIS.
How do I apply for Laboratory jobs at Columbia University?
Laboratory positions at Columbia University are posted on the university's careers portal. You can also browse open roles filtered by visa sponsorship type through Migrate Mate, which surfaces Columbia lab postings alongside sponsorship details. When applying, tailor your materials to the specific lab environment, whether that's a clinical core facility, a research lab, or a translational science unit, since hiring criteria differ across Columbia's campuses.
Which visa types does Columbia University commonly sponsor for Laboratory roles?
Columbia sponsors several visa categories for Laboratory professionals, including H-1B for specialty occupation roles, E-3 for Australian nationals, and TN for Canadian and Mexican citizens in qualifying occupations. Students completing degrees at Columbia or elsewhere can also work in lab roles under F-1 OPT or CPT authorization. For permanent residence, Columbia supports EB-2 and EB-3 PERM-based green card sponsorship for eligible employees.
What qualifications does Columbia University expect for sponsored Laboratory positions?
Qualifications vary by role, but most sponsored Lab positions require at minimum a bachelor's degree in a directly related field such as biology, chemistry, neuroscience, or biomedical engineering. Research-focused roles at Columbia's medical center often prefer candidates with prior bench experience in specific techniques, such as cell culture, flow cytometry, or sequencing. For specialty occupation visa purposes, the degree must correspond to the specific duties of the position, not just science broadly.
How long does the visa sponsorship process take for a Columbia University Laboratory role?
Timeline depends on visa type. H-1B sponsorship tied to the annual cap requires filing in March with an October start date, a roughly six-month window. E-3 and TN visas can be arranged within weeks once an offer and LCA are in place. PERM-based Green Card sponsorship through EB-2 or EB-3 typically takes one to three years depending on your country of birth and DOL audit activity. Build extra time into your start date negotiations to account for USCIS processing.
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