Laboratory Research Technician in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at University of Pittsburgh

Laboratory Research Technician

UPCI Basic Research Administration - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26006575)

Undergraduate degree in Biology, engineering or similar preferred.
Performs a variety of laboratory experiments such as flow cytometry, cell culture, mouse husbandry, histology, molecular techniques, gene sequencing, and related technical functions.
• Identifies and prepares specimens.
• Maintains cell lines in cell culture and performs basic manipulation of them, including transfection and viral transduction.
• Maintains mouse colony, including weaning cages, setting up breeders and genotyping.
• Oversees supply management: ordering, procurement, tracking estimates, and receiving items.
• Operates and maintains applicable laboratory equipment for job functions.
• Keeps detailed, accurate, and timely data and log books. Organizes and documents results.
• Maintains, calibrates, and cleans laboratory equipment

Job Summary

Performs a variety of laboratory experiments and procedures. Prepares specimens. Oversees supply management. Operates and properly maintains equipment.

Essential Functions

Performs a variety of laboratory experiments: such as flow cytometry, molecular techniques, genotyping, and related technical functions, testing, troubleshooting, and analysis, including microsurgical procedures and ensuring conformity to specifications.

• Identifies and prepares specimens.

• Oversees supply management: receiving items/inventory.

• Animal Handling (mice) and husbandry.

• Keeps detailed, accurate, and timely data and logbooks. Organizes and documents results.

• Maintains laboratory operations, and tests sterility of laboratory equipment.

Physical Effort

Moderate physical effort required. May be required to stand/move for several hours at a time. May be required to move objects up to 50 pounds with or without assistance of equipment.

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: No

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am-5 pm

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

Hiring Range: $34,588 - $47,235

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