Laboratory Technician

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pittsburgh Laboratory Technician role is based in Pittsburgh, PA, on-site. The position involves performing a variety of experiments, preparing specimens, and overseeing supplies while maintaining equipment.

It supports human motion capture data collection and modeling efforts within orthopaedic research. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree with at least 1 year of related laboratory experience and a willingness to work in a clinical research environment involving

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required or equivalent experience.
• Minimum of 1 year of relevant experience preferred or required as per guidelines.
• Substitution of education or experience may be considered in lieu of requirements.

Responsibilities

• Assist in human motion capture data collection.
• Use custom data processing software to track bone motion in radiographic images.
• Create 3D bone and soft tissue models from CT and MRI images.
• Organize data and results in spreadsheets.
• Review relevant literature related to ongoing research.

Skills

Human motion capture

3D bone models

Literature review

Spreadsheet organization

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Custom data processing software

Job description

Job Description - Laboratory Technician (26005950)

Laboratory Technician

Med-Orthopedic Surgery - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - ( 26005950 )

In lieu of educational requirements, additional years of relevant experience may be considered, as per University guidelines.

The Department of Orthopaedic Surgery is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion.All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will be considered without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability, or veteran status. The University offers comprehensive benefits to eligible employees. Aside from our great health plans, we have a generous match to our 403B retirement savings plan, vacation, sick and personal days. We have Paid Winter Recess (Christmas to New Year’s Day). Finally, we offer generous educational benefits for eligible employees, their dependents and spouse/domestic partner.

Job Summary

Performs a variety of laboratory experiments and procedures. Prepares specimens. Oversees supply management. Operates and properly maintains equipment.

Essential Functions

This is an ideal position for individuals looking to complete a gap year of research prior to medical school. This is a full-time position and in-person work is required (no remote work). Must have previous experience working on research involving direct interactions with humans- either in a laboratory or in clinic setting.

• assist in human motion capture data collection
• use custom data processing software to track bone motion in radiographic images
• create 3D bone and soft tissue models from medical images (CT and MRI)
• Organize data and results in spreadsheet
• Review literature related to ongoing research

Physical Effort

Must be able to work at a desk for extended periods of time (sitting or standing); must be able to lift 50 pounds, must be able to navigate through a room lined with wires and cables on the floor without assistance or tripping.

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

Assignment Category Full-time regular

Job Classification Staff.Laboratory Research Technician II

Job Family Research

Job Sub-Family Laboratory

Campus Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required 1

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 M-F 8-4

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

Hiring Range TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation Offered No

Visa Sponsorship Provided No

Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

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