Laboratory Research Technician III at University of Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Laboratory Research Technician III

Med-Medicine - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26000702)

The Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Division of the DOM. The division is made of up approximately 70 clinical staff and over 100 research staff who work in a variety of locations including: Bridgeside Point, Biomedical Science Tower (BST), UPMC Hospitals including Presbyterian, Shadyside, East, Jameson and Mercy. The division provides world class services across 10 inpatient services at five hospitals and over 70,000 outpatient office visits. We have a major research mission that focuses on basic, clinical, and translational research on the lung, microbiome, COVID-19, sleep medicine, and allergy and immunology.

The laboratory tech will be responsible for performing cell culture, processing lung tissue for western blotting, PCR, and immunostating. They will develop protocols for new assays, and will analyze, interpret, and summarize results from lab experiments for papers and grants. They will order supplies, maintain inventory, keep a detailed lab notebook, and work with collaborating labs to execute experiments.

Job Summary

Performs a variety of independent laboratory work and experiments such as determining experimental protocols and preparation of specimens and cultures. Prepares reports of findings subsequent to compilation and analyzation. Oversees specimen inventory. Develops documentation for publication; crafts manuscripts and grant proposals.

Essential Functions

1. Performing cell culture
2. Performing western blot
3. Performing PCR
4. Performing immunostaining of lung tissues.

Physical Effort

Must be able to sit/stand for up to 8 hours a day.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Laboratory Research Technician III

Job Family: Research

Job Sub Family: Laboratory

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 2

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday; 8am - 4:30pm

Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume

Optional Documents: Cover Letter