Lab Research Technician III

University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 58,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine invites applications for a Lab Research Technician III in the Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine Division. The role focuses on organ-on-chip, organoid and molecular biology experiments in a collaborative, on-campus setting.

The successful candidate will perform independent laboratory work, maintain records, prepare specimens, analyze data, and contribute to project deliverables under supervision of senior staff and the PI.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 2+ years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience with Organ-on-Chip, organoid, and cell biology techniques is desired.
• Ability to analyze data, document results, and contribute to publications or grants.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and run Organ-on-Chip, organoid, and related experiments.
• Perform endpoint analyses and molecular/cell biology assays; process samples.
• Analyze data, prepare figures and summaries, maintain rigorous records.
• Troubleshoot workflows and learn new techniques to work independently.
• Collaborate with PI and senior lab members to meet deliverables.

Skills

Organ-on-Chip

Organoid culture

Molecular biology

Cell biology

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Job Description - Lab Research Technician III (26006134)

Lab Research Technician III

Med-Medicine - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - ( 26006134 )

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.

Job Summary

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.

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

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