Laboratory Technician

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 25,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Laboratory Technician I in the Renal-Electrolyte Division on the Pittsburgh campus. This full-time, on-campus role supports molecular biology, cellular biology, and physiology research to study kidney injury.

A Bachelor’s degree is required and no prior experience is necessary. Typical duties include performing assays, preparing and testing specimens, maintaining equipment and cleanliness, logging data, managing inventory, and assisting with rodent

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• No experience required.
• On-campus, full-time position.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory testing and assays.
• Prepare and test multiple types of specimens.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment and keeps the lab clean.
• Keeps detailed data and logbooks; organizes/document results.
• Maintains inventory and orders supplies/chemicals/reagents.
• Organizes rodent colony and performs animal manipulations.

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

Performs laboratory testing and some analysis on multiple types of specimen samples. Operates and properly sterilizes equipment and maintains inventory and assists with ordering.

Med-Medicine

The Renal-Electrolyte Division is seeking a Laboratory Technician I to work within one of our NIH (National Institutes of Health)- and DOD (Department of Defense)- and Department of Veterans Affairs (VA)- funded laboratories. Our laboratory employs exciting cutting-edge methods from a variety of disciplines, including molecular biology, cellular biology, and animal physiology and pathology to investigate molecular pathways leading to progressive kidney injury.

Essential Functions

• Performs laboratory testing and assays.
• Prepare and test multiple types of specimens.
• Operates and maintains laboratory equipment and laboratory cleanliness.
• Keeps detailed and accurate data and logbooks.
• Organizes/documents results.
• Maintains inventory, orders supplies/chemicals/reagents.
• Organizes rodent colony and performs animal manipulations, surgeries, etc.

Physical Effort

Moderate physical effort required. May be required to stand/move for several hours at a time. May be required to move objects up to 50 pounds with or without assistance of equipment.

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

Assignment Category

Full-time regular

Job Classification

Staff.Laboratory Research Technician I

Job Family

Research

Job Sub-Family

Laboratory

Campus

Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years Of Experience Required

No experience required

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, 8.00a - 4.30p (designated timeframe flexible)

Work Arrangement

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

Hiring Range

18.50-20/hr dependent upon chosen candidate

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

Not Applicable

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter