Research Technician — Molecular & Cellular Biology

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

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Research Technician for the UPCI Research Lab-O'Sullivan, Roddy in Pittsburgh to support telomere function research in human cancer cells. The role requires strong foundational lab skills and experience in molecular biology, flow cytometry, and cell culture.

You will perform independent lab work, develop experimental protocols, manage specimens, and contribute to publications and grant proposals.

Qualifications

• Training and a solid foundation in basic laboratory techniques and experience with molecular biology; flow cytometry; immunobiochemistry; and cell culture.

Responsibilities

• Performs laboratory procedures and tests; analyzes and interprets the results.
• Oversees specimen inventory.
• Develops documentation for publication; crafts manuscripts and grant proposals.

Skills

Molecular biology

Flow cytometry

Immunobiochemistry

Cell culture

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Fluorescence microscopy

DNA preparation

Protein expression analysis

DNA analysis

Job description

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Research Technician for the UPCI Research Lab-O'Sullivan, Roddy in Pittsburgh to support telomere function research in human cancer cells. The role requires strong foundational lab skills and experience in molecular biology, flow cytometry, and cell culture.

You will perform independent lab work, develop experimental protocols, manage specimens, and contribute to publications and grant proposals.