Lab Research Technician I

University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Visa sponsorship provided

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine is hiring a Lab Research Technician I to support organ-on-chip and organoid studies within the Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine Division on campus in Pittsburgh.

You will prepare chips, seed cells, maintain cultures, collect samples, and assist with endpoint assays while keeping detailed records and working as part of a collaborative lab team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or combination of education and relevant experience.
• No specific years of experience required for this entry-level role.
• Experience in basic cell biology or molecular biology is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Organs-on-Chip for cell seeding and culture.
• Seed cells into chips and generate organoids; maintain culture and perform media changes.
• Collect cells/samples for analysis and assist endpoint assays.
• Maintain detailed records; sterilize equipment and manage supplies.
• Collaborate with team and learn techniques under supervision.

Skills

Laboratory techniques

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Job Description - Lab Research Technician I (26006135)

Lab Research Technician I

Med-Medicine - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - ( 26006135 )

The Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine Division is made of up approximately 70 clinical staff and over 100 research staff who work in a variety of locations including: Bridgeside Point, Biomedical Science Tower (BST), UPMC Hospitals including Presbyterian, Shadyside, East, Jameson and Mercy. The division provides world class services across 10 inpatient services at five hospitals and over 70,000 outpatient office visits. We have a major research mission that focuses on basic, clinical, and translational research on the lung, microbiome, COVID-19, sleep medicine, and allergy and immunology.

Performs routine laboratory tasks supporting Organ-on-Chip, organoid, and other studies, cell biology, and molecular biology work under direct supervision. Prepares chips, seeds and maintains cell cultures, collects samples, and keeps accurate records. Support other cell culture studies needs of the lab.

Job Summary

Performs laboratory testing and some analysis on multiple types of specimen samples. Operates and properly sterilizes equipment and maintains inventory and assists with ordering.

Essential Functions

• Prepare various Organs-on-Chip for cell seeding.
• Seed cells into chips and generate organoids; maintain chips in culture, including media changes; prepare and maintain the cells in culture prior to chip seeding, organoid preparation, and as needed.
• Collect cells/samples for analysis and assist with endpoint assays.
• Keep detailed, accurate records; sterilize equipment and maintain supplies.
• Work as part of a team and learn required techniques under guidance.

Physical Effort

Standing for up to 8 hours; working in wet bench lab space standing and sitting; ability to receive and move deliveries to the lab; ability to follow all necessary research and operation protocols; fine motor work with small devices and pipettes.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category Full-time regular

Job Classification Staff.Laboratory Research Technician I

Job Family Research

Job Sub-Family Laboratory

Campus Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required No experience required

Will this position accept 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; 8:30am - 5pm

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 Yes

Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances Not Applicable

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.