Research Associate - Wet Lab Translational Cancer Research

Allegheny Health Network; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Allegheny Health Network is seeking a Laboratory Technician to perform routine and complex procedures on clinical research specimens, applying mastery of techniques, instrumentation, and data interpretation to support physician-led R&D. The role emphasizes safety, quality control, inventory monitoring, and ongoing education to advance laboratory capabilities within a hospital research environment.

Responsibilities include operating and calibrating equipment, maintaining records, and ensuring

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Medical Technology, Biology, or related science required.
• Experience with computer software programs.
• Compliance with safety, infection control, and HIPAA policies.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory testing on specimens according to departmental protocol and safety policies.
• Independently performs all tasks related to execution of research as defined by physician/investigator.
• Operates, calibrates, checks, and maintains instrumentation.
• Participates in 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

Laboratory techniques

Data interpretation

Education

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

Job description

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Performs a variety of routine and/or complex laboratory procedures on clinical research specimens; displays a mastery of laboratory techniques, principles, and instrumentation; correlates data required to provide quality information used by physician in the research and development of clinical processes.

• Performs laboratory testing on specimens according to departmental protocol while complying with hospital and department policies regarding safety and infection control. Displays mastery of laboratory techniques, principles, and instrumentation. (40%)


• Independently performs all tasks related to the execution of research as defined by the physician/investigator. (20%)


• Operates, calibrates, checks, and maintains instrumentation. (20%)


• Participates with the review and monitoring of quality control and quality assurance records. (5%)


• Demonstrates proper care and handling of laboratory animals. (5%)


• Participates in continuing education to ensure growth and development of the laboratory. (5%)


• Monitors and evaluates laboratory inventory. (5%)

Company

Allegheny Health Network

Job Description

GENERAL OVERVIEW

Performs a variety of routine and/or complex laboratory procedures on clinical research specimens; displays a mastery of laboratory techniques, principles, and instrumentation; correlates data required to provide quality information used by physician in the research and development of clinical processes.

Essential Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory testing on specimens according to departmental protocol while complying with hospital and department policies regarding safety and infection control. Displays mastery of laboratory techniques, principles, and instrumentation. (40%)


• Independently performs all tasks related to the execution of research as defined by the physician/investigator. (20%)


• Operates, calibrates, checks, and maintains instrumentation. (20%)


• Participates with the review and monitoring of quality control and quality assurance records. (5%)


• Demonstrates proper care and handling of laboratory animals. (5%)


• Participates in continuing education to ensure growth and development of the laboratory. (5%)


• Monitors and evaluates laboratory inventory. (5%)

Qualifications

Minimum

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


• Experience with computer software programs

Preferred

• 0-1 years’ experience in a research laboratory environment

Disclaimer

The job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and essential duties and responsibilities of work performed by employees within this job title. It may not contain a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees to do this job.

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