Molecular Biology Laboratory Technician
Job Description
Molecular Biology Laboratory Technician
Our laboratory studies mineral and electrolyte physiology, with a focus on how the kidney tubule handles electrolytes in the context of hypertension, diabetes, and pregnancy and lactation. Our work spans molecular, cellular, and translational approaches to understand these processes and their relevance to human disease. The laboratory technician will work closely with other scientific personnel, including postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and clinical research staff, in a collaborative and fast-paced research environment.
- Must be able to independently perform standard molecular laboratory tasks, including
- Molecular biology techniques (e.g. immunobloting)
- Cell imaging techniques (immunofluorescence confocal microsopy)
- ELISAs
- Metabolite measurement
- Analysis: Graphpad Prism, Excel, FIJI, RedCap
- Collection and processing of tissue specimens from euthanized animals
A High School Diploma or GED is required for this position and a Bachelor's degree is Preferred.
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.
Department: Med-Medicine
Campus: Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required: 2
Work Schedule: M-F 9-4:30, may require some outside hours
Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
Requested Pay Rate: $19.00/hr
Visa Sponsorship Provided:
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
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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Company University of Pittsburgh
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Address 15260 Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States
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