Research Associate, Translational Immunology Lab

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network seeks a laboratory professional to perform routine and complex procedures on clinical research specimens, applying mastery of techniques, principles, and instrumentation to support physician-led research.

Responsibilities include performing testing per protocol, operating and maintaining instrumentation, and monitoring quality control. The role also involves contributing to education, inventory management, and proper handling of laboratory animals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Biology, or related science.
• Experience with computer software programs.
• 0-1 years’ experience in a research laboratory environment.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory testing on specimens according to departmental protocol while complying with hospital and department policies regarding safety and infection control.
• Independently performs all tasks related to the execution of research as defined by the physician/investigator.
• Operates, calibrates, checks, and maintains instrumentation.
• Participates with the review and monitoring of quality control and quality assurance records.
• Demonstrates proper care and handling of laboratory animals.
• Participates in continuing education to ensure growth and development of the laboratory.
• Monitors and evaluates laboratory inventory.

Skills

Experience with software programs

Education

Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Biology, or related science

Job description

Allegheny Health Network seeks a laboratory professional to perform routine and complex procedures on clinical research specimens, applying mastery of techniques, principles, and instrumentation to support physician-led research.

Responsibilities include performing testing per protocol, operating and maintaining instrumentation, and monitoring quality control. The role also involves contributing to education, inventory management, and proper handling of laboratory animals.