The Department of Surgery seeks to establish a new Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Technician position to support the growing scope and complexity of its genomics and human‑sample–driven research programs. This role will provide technical expertise in genomics workflows including qPCR, single‑cell work, single‑cell library creation, next‑generation sequencing library preparation, and data quality control, as well as upstream processes such as PBMC and plasma isolation. The NGS Technician will support multiple investigators and collaborative projects, manage and track human sample inventories, and coordinate with institutional resources such as MACRO to secure human biospecimens in compliance with approved protocols. By standardizing best practices, improving data quality and reproducibility, and strengthening operational capacity, this position will play a critical role in advancing high‑priority translational research initiatives within the department.
The Department of Surgery conducts interdisciplinary, human‑sample–driven research focused on advancing basic, translational and clinical science. Research activities increasingly incorporate next‑generation sequencing, single‑cell approaches, and integrated genomics pipelines that require specialized technical expertise and rigorous sample management practices. Hands-on experience with single-cell hashtagging techniques is highly preferred.
Performs a variety of independent laboratory work and experiments such as determining experimental protocols and preparation of specimens and cultures. Prepares reports of findings subsequent to compilation and analyzation. Oversees specimen inventory. Develops documentation for publication; crafts manuscripts and grant proposals.
Department of Surgery is seeking a Next Generation Sequencing (NGS) Technician to provide technical expertise across genomics workflows and human sample processing. This position will support multiple investigators and collaborative projects and will play a key role in standardizing best practices, improving data quality and reproducibility, and strengthening operational capacity for high‑priority research initiatives. Preferred experience includes hands‑on work with qPCR, single‑cell workflows, next‑generation sequencing library preparation, and human biospecimen handling.
Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.
Job Details
- Assignment Category: Full-time regular
- Job Classification: Staff.Laboratory Research Technician III
- Job Family: Research
- Job Sub-Family: Laboratory
- Campus: Pittsburgh
- Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree
- Minimum Years of Experience Required: 2
- 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, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
- Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
- Hiring Range: To be determined based on 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