Laboratory Research Technician in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at University of Pittsburgh

Laboratory Research Technician

Med-Cardiovascular Institute - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26003095)

The research program under the direction of Dr. Flordeliza Villanueva is focused on ultrasound-mediated, image-guided therapeutics using ultrasound contrast agents (microbubbles). They use ultrasound targeted cavitation of intravenously injected microbubbles bearing cell-impermeant therapeutics (e.g. oligonucleotides) to deliver payload specifically to the target site for treatment of cardiovascular disease or solid tumors. The technology is also being developed to transiently open the blood brain barrier for treatment of neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s disease.

Main duties include:

Perform acute and survival surgeries in small (mice, rats) and large (rabbits, pigs) animals including insertion of catheters, thoracotomy, coronary ligation, vascular buttons, cremaster muscle preparation for intravital microscopy; preparation for animals surgeries including sterilization of surgical instruments; post operative care and maintenance of animals; assist in preparation of IACUC protocols; maintain compliance with IACUC policies; assist with data collection and analysis.

Job Summary

Performs a variety of independent and complex laboratory work and experiments. Analyzes and interprets data, compiles results, and prepares reports. Maintains inventory, ordering, and logs. Writes manuscripts and grant proposals and prepares data visualizations.

Essential Functions

• Ability to perform microsurgical procedures in vivo.
• Experience with animal handling including anesthesia, mechanical ventilations, and survival surgeries
• Maintenance of accurate records and laboratory notebook; presentation of data

Physical Effort

May require long periods of standing, bending or kneeling. Must be able to move lab equipment and animals as needed. Must be able to move between university labs and offices.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Laboratory Research Technician IV

Job Family: Research

Job Sub Family: Laboratory

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 3

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: mon-friday standard

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: Yes

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: Not Applicable