Lab Technician

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a temporary Lab Technician to contribute to a high-energy neuroscience lab. The role requires handling mice, performing minor procedures, and assisting with cell culture assays. A BA/BS in biology and 1–3 years of rodent experience are expected.

Work on-campus with a M-F schedule and potential evenings. Compensation reflects a $20 per hour pay rate, with occasional nights and weekend shifts as needed.

Qualifications

• BA or BS in biology or related field.
• 1–3 years of experience working with rodents.
• Experience handling mice and basic procedures.

Responsibilities

• Perform minor surgical procedures on mice as required.
• Conduct mouse husbandry and genotyping tasks.
• Assist with cell culture assays as needed.

Skills

Mouse handling

Learn mouse procedures

Husbandry & genotyping

Cell culture assays

Education

Bachelor's degree in biology or related field

Tools

Genotyping equipment

Cell culture facilities

Job description

Lab Technician

The University of Pittsburgh Department of Neurological Surgery is hiring temporary Lab Technician. The employee will be responsible for contributing to a high energy neuroscience laboratory. Required skills for this temporary 30-37.5 hour/week position include experience handling mice and willingness to learn cutting edge mouse procedures. Tasks will include performing minor procedures on mice, as well as husbandry and genotyping. In addition, the employee will assist with cell culture assays as needed.

Minimum education and requirements to be considered: BA or BS in biology or related field and 1-3 years of experience working with rodents.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmitive Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity, and diversity, EOE, including disability/vets.

Department: Med-Neurological Surgery

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 1

Work Schedule: M-F 37.5 hours a week between 8:30-5 and occasional nights and weekends if needed

Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Requested Pay Rate: 20

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

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