Laboratory Research Technician III

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading research institution as a Laboratory Research Technician III, where you will conduct independent laboratory work, perform experiments, and contribute to significant documentation for publication. This role requires strong organizational and communication skills, along with a Bachelor's degree and relevant experience.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience required.
• Strong basic mathematical skills such as dilutions, ratios, and molarity.

Responsibilities

• Perform, analyze, and interpret mammalian cell culture and molecular biology experiments.
• Conduct experiments with mice, including preparing cancer cells and treatments.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Planning

Mathematics

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Join to apply for the Laboratory Research Technician III role at University of Pittsburgh.

This position involves performing a variety of independent laboratory work and experiments, including determining experimental protocols, preparing specimens and cultures, and developing documentation for publication such as manuscripts and grant proposals.

Essential Functions

1. Perform, analyze, and interpret mammalian cell culture and molecular biology experiments, including cell passaging, western blotting, extracellular vesicle isolation, multiplex assays, immunofluorescence, immunohistochemistry, processing human tumor specimens and liver cells, and operating organ-on-a-chip systems.
2. Conduct experiments with mice, including preparing cancer cells and treatments for injections, assisting with injections, monitoring mice, and performing end-point surgeries.
3. Apply strong basic mathematical skills such as dilutions, ratios, and molarity.
4. Demonstrate strong organization, communication, and planning skills.

Physical Effort

This role is primarily sedentary but may involve walking between laboratories.

The University of Pittsburgh values diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility, fostering an environment where individuals can discover, belong, contribute, and grow.

Additional Details

• Position Type: Full-time, regular
• Job Classification: Staff.Laboratory Research Technician III
• Job Family: Research
• Campus: Pittsburgh
• Minimum Education: Bachelor's Degree
• Experience Required: 2 years
• Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
• Work Arrangement: On-Campus
• Relocation Offered: No
• Visa Sponsorship: No
• Required Documents: Resume