Lab Research Technician I

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Laboratory Research Technician I to support organ-on-a-chip and organoid studies, perform routine lab tasks, prepare chips, seed cells, maintain cultures, collect samples, and keep accurate records under supervision.

This on‑campus role requires a Bachelor's degree, offers visa sponsorship, a Monday–Friday 8:30am–5pm schedule, and a background check for finalists; the division involves a large clinical and research staff across multiple hospital and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field.
• No prior experience required.
• Ability to follow protocols and maintain accurate records.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Organs-on-Chip for cell seeding.
• Seed cells into chips and maintain chips in culture; perform media changes.
• Collect cells/samples for analysis and assist with endpoint assays.
• Keep detailed records; sterilize equipment and maintain supplies.
• Work as part of a team under guidance.

Skills

Organs-on-Chip

Cell Culture

Molecular Biology

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Pipettes

Micropipette

Lab Safety Protocols

Job description

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

Med-Medicine

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.

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

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter