Laboratory Research Technician IV

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Laboratory Research Technician IV

University of Pittsburgh
15260 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
Posted 4 days ago

Job Description


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

Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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