Laboratory Research Technician in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at University of Pittsburgh

Laboratory Research Technician

UPCI Basic Research Administration - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26004512)

As a Research Technician in the lab of Dr. Tatiana Moiseeva the role will be responsible for performing a variety of laboratory experiments and procedures, including mammalian cell culture, flow cytometry, immunofluorescence staining, western blotting, and molecular cloning. The successful Research Technician Candidate must be able to keep detailed, accurate, and timely data and logbooks and must organize and document all experimental results. The Research Technician will also be responsible for maintaining, calibrating, and cleaning laboratory equipment.

Dr. Moiseeva’s research focuses on deciphering the molecular mechanism underlying the initiation of DNA replication in human cells.

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree

- Experience with cell biology methods including mammalian cell culture, western blotting, PCR, additional methods are preferred

Job Summary

Performs laboratory testing and some analysis on multiple types of specimen samples. Operates and properly sterilizes equipment and maintains inventory and assists with ordering.

Essential Functions

Applicant must have good organizational and interpersonal skills. Strong attention to detail and ability to work across multiple research projects at a time are required.

Physical Effort

Moderate - Must stand and walk for extended periods of time to conduct experiments. Must walk every day from lab and common departmental areas. May need to lift moderate objects (e.g. centrifuge rotors) as necessary.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Laboratory Research Technician I

Job Family: Research

Job Sub Family: Laboratory

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: No experience required

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: 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