Med-Medicine - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (23002903)
Performs a variety of laboratory experiments and microsurgical procedures and prepares specimens. Oversees supply management. Operates and properly maintains equipment.
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Assignment Category Full-time regular
Job Classification Staff.Laboratory Research Technician II
Job Family Research
Job Sub-Family Laboratory
Campus Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required 1
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 mon-fri standard
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
Optional Documents Not Applicable
Essential Functions Designs and plans experimental protocols. Independently conduct molecular, biochemical, histological, experiments. Independently design complex experiments and independently performs data analysis. Plan and perform experimental manipulations, including surgeries, injections, and tissue collection, on animals. Isolate and maintain cell cultures of primary murine and human cells. Will complete various techniques such as RNA and protein isolation from tissues and cells, qRT-PCR, Running SDS-PAGE and DNA gels, measurement of protein concentration using BCA, 660nm, ELISA and other assays, immunoprecipitation to pulldown specific proteins from samples, taking care of lab instruments and reagents, taking care of some mouse colonies (general maintenance). Assist in ordering and maintaining lab animals, supplies, equipment, and reagents. Keep track of budget. Keep equipment in proper working order and conduct necessary performance tests to ensure optimum performance.
Physical Effort This position will require standing for long periods of time and/or walking for extending periods (if resources need to be accessed at other University labs).