Research Technician

Biological Sciences - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26003154)

The Department of Biological Sciences is seeking a Research Technician to support the Cahoon Lab. This individual will support technical aspects of day-to-day lab operations. This includes record keeping, maintaining lab space and equipment tidiness, strain collection organization. This individual will also provide technical support for the lab including making media and reagents, overseeing glassware washing and sterility as well as other lab chores, and assisting with routine lab assays 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

Record keeping; lab maintenance including lab supply cleaning and organization; preparing samples for processing.

Physical Effort

Position will require standing the majority of the workday, along with moving through out the building complex.

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: Monday-Friday, hours vary as needed (37.50 hours per week)

Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range: $16.50 to $20.63 per hour

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, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable