Lab Research Technician III

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Laboratory Research Technician III to perform independent laboratory work including Organ-on-Chip, organoid and molecular biology experiments. You will prepare specimens, analyze data, and contribute to publications and grant proposals.

The role requires a Bachelor's degree and at least 2 years of experience, with work primarily on campus in the Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine Division, Monday–Friday, 8:30am–5pm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 2 years of relevant laboratory experience preferred.
• Experience with Organ-on-Chip, cell biology, molecular biology is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and run Organ-on-Chip, organoid, and other cell biology experiments.
• Perform endpoint analyses and molecular/cell-biology assays; collect and process samples.
• Analyze and interpret data; prepare figures and summaries; maintain rigorous records.
• Troubleshoot and refine workflows; learn and apply new techniques to work independently.
• Work closely with the PI and senior lab members and contribute to meeting deliverables.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

2 years experience

Tools

Organ-on-Chip

Job description

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.

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 Organ-on-Chip, cell biology, organoid, molecular biology, and other experiments with limited supervision. Including but not limited to preparing and running chips, seeding and maintaining cultures, performing endpoint analyses, interpreting and documenting results, and supporting reporting toward project deliverables.

Essential Functions

• Prepare and run Organ-on-Chip, organoid, and other cell biology-related experiments.
• Perform endpoint analyses and molecular/cell-biology assays; collect and process samples.
• Analyze and interpret data; prepare figures and summaries; maintain rigorous records.
• Troubleshoot and refine workflows; learn and apply new techniques to work independently.
• Work closely with the PI and senior lab members and contribute to meeting deliverables.

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 III

Job Family

Research

Job Sub-Family

Laboratory

Campus

Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years Of Experience Required

2

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