PBC - Tissue Bank Technologist II

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 51,028 - 75,514; Full time

Job summary

A leading higher education institution is seeking a Research Technician III to coordinate human tissue specimen processing and maintain sample inventory. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of relevant experience. Responsibilities include ensuring adherence to safety protocols, data management, and acting as a contact for tissue bank technicians. This is a full-time position based on-campus in Pittsburgh, offering a salary range of $51,028.74 to $75,514.93.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in a laboratory or related environment.
• Experience with handling biological materials.
• Strong data entry skills and attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Collect, process, and store human biological materials.
• Perform inventory maintenance and data entry.
• Act as point of contact for tissue bank technicians.

Skills

Human tissue processing

Data entry skills

Inventory management

Adherence to safety protocols

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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Coordinates to obtain human tissue specimens and processes and banks human tissue from surgical and autopsy patients. Prepares samples and records for disbursement. Acts as point of contact for tissue bank technicians and provides guidance. Performs inventory maintenance and data entry functions. Utilizes personal protective equipment and ensures adherence to all applicable protocols and guidelines.

Health Sciences Core Research Facilities

The Pitt Biospecimen Core (PBC) is an institutional resource for collection, processing, and disbursement of biospecimens dedicated to serving the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC Faculty in meeting their research needs. PBC Labs are located at UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Magee-Womens, UPMC Shadyside and UPMC Children’s Hospitals.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include reviewing the Operating Room schedule to identify cases eligible for researcher projects. Working closely with the Department of Pathology, the incumbent will collect, process, disburse, and store human biological materials based on established protocols. Processing may include but is not limited to aliquoting blood products, gross dissection of tissue, and PBMC isolation. Routine data entry into specimen inventory system for the collection, receipt, disbursement, and storage of each sample. Rotation at other PBC labs is required. Pulls samples to fill requests based on PBC customer projects. Ordering lab supplies. Utilizes personal protective equipment and ensures adherence to all applicable protocols and guidelines.

Essential Functions

The Pitt Biospecimen Core (PBC) is an institutional resource for collection, processing, and disbursement of biospecimens dedicated to serving the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC Faculty in meeting their research needs. PBC Labs are located at UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Magee-Womens, UPMC Shadyside and UPMC Children’s Hospitals.

Responsibilities include reviewing the Operating Room schedule to identify cases eligible for researcher projects. Working closely with the Department of Pathology, the incumbent will collect, process, disburse, and store human biological materials based on established protocols. Processing may include but is not limited to aliquoting blood products, gross dissection of tissue, and PBMC isolation. Routine data entry into specimen inventory system for the collection, receipt, disbursement, and storage of each sample. Rotation at other PBC labs is required. Pulls samples to fill requests based on PBC customer projects. Ordering lab supplies. Utilizes personal protective equipment and ensures adherence to all applicable protocols and guidelines.

Physical Effort

Walking to and from locations within hospital.

• Sitting and standing for long periods of time at the bench.
• Reading small print on tubes, cryovials, and labels.
• Lifting up to 30 pounds. Bending and lifting to put away supplies.

Assignment Category

Full-time regular

Job Classification

Staff.Tissue Bank Technologist II

Job Family

Health Professionals

Job Sub-Family

Tissue Bank

Campus

Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years Of Experience Required

2

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, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m, Schedule as set with supervisor

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

Not Applicable

Required Documents

Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents

Not Applicable

Senioriy level Mid-Senior level

Employment type Full-time

Job function Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Industries Higher Education

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Pittsburgh, PA $55,000.00-$70,000.00

Pittsburgh, PA $51,028.74-$75,514.93

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