Laboratory Research Technician — Cell Culture & Genomics

The University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a Laboratory Research Technician on the Pittsburgh campus. This full-time role supports basic research programs with hands-on laboratory work in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities include performing diverse experiments (flow cytometry, cell culture, mouse husbandry, histology, molecular techniques, sequencing), managing supplies, maintaining records, and ensuring equipment is calibrated and functional in daily operations.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree in Biology, engineering or similar preferred.
• Lab experience in performing diverse experiments is desirable.
• Experience with mice handling and basic molecular techniques is advantageous.
• Ability to maintain accurate data logs and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Identifies and prepares specimens.
• Oversees supply management: receiving items/inventory.
• Animal Handling (mice) and husbandry.
• Keeps detailed, accurate, and timely data and logbooks. Organises and documents results.
• Maintains, calibrates, and cleans laboratory equipment

Skills

Flow cytometry

Cell culture

Mouse husbandry

Histology

Molecular techniques

Genotyping

Gene sequencing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The University of Pittsburgh invites applications for a Laboratory Research Technician on the Pittsburgh campus. This full-time role supports basic research programs with hands-on laboratory work in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities include performing diverse experiments (flow cytometry, cell culture, mouse husbandry, histology, molecular techniques, sequencing), managing supplies, maintaining records, and ensuring equipment is calibrated and functional in daily operations.