Laboratory Research Technician
Job Description
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
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Job Details
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Company University of Pittsburgh
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Address 15260 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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