Laboratory Research Technician in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at University of Pittsburgh

Laboratory Research Technician

Med-Cardiovascular Institute - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26002738)

Lab Summary:

The Becker lab studies molecular mechanisms regulating cardiomyopathy, heart failure, and sudden death. The candidate will perform research work in a highly collaborative environment and will have the opportunity to assist with manuscript preparation. The candidate will work with mouse models and perform cell culture experiments. Molecular biology and/or biochemistry experience preferred. A degree in biological or physical sciences is required with undergraduate lab experience.

Job Duties:

1. assisting with mouse colony maintenance

2. murine cardiovascular phenotyping

3. tissue immunohistochemistry

4. protein biochemistry including immunoblotting

5. molecular biology assays including PCR

6. Assist with research projects as needed

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

Familiarity in a lab setting. Undergrad work in a lab is helpful.

Physical Effort

This position may require longer peiods of stnading, kneeling or bending. Must be able to move between university labs and offices.

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: 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: 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: Not Applicable