Laboratory Research Technician IV in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at University of Pittsburgh

Laboratory Research Technician IV

Med-Medicine - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26004515)

The University of Pittsburgh, Division of Rheumatology and Clinical Immunology is seeking a Laboratory Research Technician IV to work with irreplaceable human lung explants from Pitt’s transplant service to generate publication-quality data supporting single-cell/spatial analyses in fibrotic lung disease. Ideal for independent technicians seeing impactful immunology research.

Required: Bachelor’s +3 years lab experience with primary human tissue processing, flow cytometry, immune cell culture, and molecular assays, data analysis experience.

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

• Independently design/execute complex lab experiments; provide experiment design expertise

• Analyze/interpret experimental data; prepare graphs/tables/charts for publication

• Execute molecular (qPCR), protein (westerns), flow cytometry, immunofluorescence assays

• Maintain specimen/chemical inventories, ordering, detailed lab notebooks, biosafety

• Draft manuscript/grant sections; conduct literature searches to support research

• Optimize protocols; troubleshoot chronic experimental issues; train junior staff

• Communicate complex findings/strategies to PI

Physical Effort

Must be able to stand or sit for prolonged periods at the laboratory bench, use pipettes and manual manipulators for extended times, lift/move equipment up to 25 lbs, and work in a BSL-2 environment requiring PPE.

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: No

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

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: Not Applicable