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

Laboratory Research Technician III

Med-Surgery - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26002831)

The Department of Surgery seeks to establish a new Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Technician position to support the growing scope and complexity of its genomics and humansample–driven research programs. This role will provide technical expertise in genomics workflows including qPCR, singlecell work, singlecell library creation, nextgeneration sequencing library preparation, and data quality control, as well as upstream processes such as PBMC and plasma isolation. The NGS Technician will support multiple investigators and collaborative projects, manage and track human sample inventories, and coordinate with institutional resources such as MACRO to secure human biospecimens in compliance with approved protocols. By standardizing best practices, improving data quality and reproducibility, and strengthening operational capacity, this position will play a critical role in advancing highpriority translational research initiatives within the department.

The Department of Surgery conducts interdisciplinary, humansample–driven research focused on advancing basic, translational and clinical science. Research activities increasingly incorporate nextgeneration sequencing, singlecell approaches, and integrated genomics pipelines that require specialized technical expertise and rigorous sample management practices. Hands-on experience with single-cell hashtagging techniques is highly preferred.

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

Department of Surgery is seeking a Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Technician to provide technical expertise across genomics workflows and human sample processing. This position will support multiple investigators and collaborative projects and will play a key role in standardizing best practices, improving data quality and reproducibility, and strengthening operational capacity for highpriority research initiatives. Preferred experience includes handson work with qPCR, singlecell workflows, nextgeneration sequencing library preparation, and human biospecimen handling.

Physical Effort

Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.

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, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

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

Hiring Range: To be determined based on 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