Laboratory Technician at University of Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
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Med-Medicine - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26001542)
The Division of Infectious Diseases, Shields laboratory is seeking a laboratory technician who will be responsible for standard laboratory operations, including the cultivation and storage of bacterial isolates, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, operation of in vitro bacterial killing assays, and standard molecular techniques, including PCR, nucleic acid extraction, etc. The incumbent will need to keep detailed notes and present data at a weekly lab meeting. They will need to maintain, calibrate, and clean laboratory equipment, and communicate with collaborators and other personnel regularly.
Performs a variety of laboratory experiments and procedures. Prepares specimens. Oversees supply management. Operates and properly maintains equipment.
Essential Functions
Perform and document routine laboratory procedures and experiments while maintaining equipment, ensuring safety compliance, and supporting accurate, reliable research operations.
Physical Effort
Standing for extended periods, lifting and carrying equipment or supplies up to moderate weights, and performing repetitive hand and arm motions during laboratory procedures.
Assignment Category: Full-time regular
Job Classification: Staff.Laboratory Research Technician II
Job Family: Research
Job Sub Family: Laboratory
Campus: Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required: 1
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 8:30am-5:00pm
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