Laboratory Research Technician will maintain laboratory reagents, equipment, and space and assist with ordering. They will have an independent project with supervision as well as assist on other lab projects.
The candidate should have a Bachelor’s degree in Biochemistry or a related field (e.g. Chemistry, Biology). Molecular biology/biochemistry knowledge is required, and the candidate should have extensive experience working in a laboratory setting. The technician will be required to maintain mammalian and insect cell cultures and perform protein expression and purification. They should have experience with various protein expression systems and training on using an FPLC. They will also perform biochemical and molecular biology techniques, including immunoprecipitation, kinase assays, and western blots. Good lab practice to keep cell lines healthy and available for other lab members to use as needed is mandatory. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience working in a biochemistry or cell biology lab. Organizational skills and timely scheduling are necessary as well as the ability to identify and problem solve as needed.
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.
Maintain research area and reagents, and conduct biochemical, molecular and cell biology experiments in the lab in a largely unsupervised fashion.
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.
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 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: 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
- Optional Documents: Cover Letter