Research Technician in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at University of Pittsburgh

Research Technician

UPCI Basic Research Administration - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26003692)

The laboratory research technician in the Myler lab at the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center will maintain laboratory reagents, equipment, and space and assist with ordering. They will have an independent project with supervision as well as assist on other lab projects.

The candidate should have a bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry or a related field (e.g. Chemistry, Biology). Basic molecular biology/biochemistry knowledge is required, and the candidate should have at least one year of experience working in a laboratory setting. The technician will be required to maintain mammalian and insect cell cultures and perform some protein expression and purification. They will also perform basic routine biochemical and molecular biology techniques, including immunoprecipitation and western blot assays. Good lab practice to keep cell lines healthy and available for other lab members to use as needed is mandatory. The ideal candidate will have experience working in a biochemistry or cell biology lab. Organizational skills and timely scheduling are necessary as well as the ability to identify and problem solve as needed.

Job Summary

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

Essential Functions

Maintain research area and reagents, and conduct some biochemical, molecular and cell biology experiments in the lab in a largely supervised fashion.

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 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, 9am - 5pm (flexible)

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