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.
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.Job Duties Performs a variety of independent and complex laboratory work and experiments, including determining experimental protocols and preparing laboratory specimens and cultures. Provides research experiment design expertise. Analyzes experimental data and interprets results; compiles results; writes reports and summaries of findings. Maintains supply inventory and ordering. Maintains lab and chemical inventory. Keeps detailed, accurate, and timely data and log books. Prepares data, graphs, tables, and charts to document experimental results for publication. Writes technical support regarding testing methodologies for manuscripts; performs literature searches; summarizes findings for reports and written documentations. Develops expert recommendations and problem resolutions to improve research efforts.
Walking around campus, sitting and standing for long periods of time. Lifting up to 40 pounds. Bending and lifting to put away supplies. Reading small print on tubes and vials. Working under standard office and laboratory overhead lighting. Ability to walk up a minimum of 2 flights of stairs.
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.
Job Details
- 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
- 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, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., schedule as set with supervisor
- 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: Yes
- 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