Research Technician Position Available In Allegheny, Pennsylvania

Pittsburgh, PA
1 DAYS AGO
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Summary
Pittsburgh, PA
Competitive Salary
2 Years Experience
Bachelor’s degree
No Commisssion
40.00 hours per week / Day Shift /Full-Time
Description Research Technician 1.

Management responsibilities:

They will be responsible for managing day-to-day operations to ensure smooth and efficient workflow. Key responsibilities include maintaining inventory and ordering supplies, overseeing equipment maintenance, organizing and cleaning lab spaces, and ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory protocols. The technician may serve as the lab’s Safety Officer and assist in onboarding new personnel. While not responsible for experimental design, the technician supports research activities by preparing reagents, maintaining cell cultures, and performing routine molecular biology techniques, helping to ensure the lab operates effectively and remains research-ready. 2.

Oversight of supply management:

Yes. The technician will be responsible for ordering supplies, maintaining inventory, and ensuring that the lab remains stocked with necessary reagents and consumables. 3.

Types of lab experiments:

Basic molecular biology techniques PCR, Western blotting, DNA/RNA/protein extractionCell cultureImmunohistochemistryPossibly some assistance with animal work in collaboration with the postdoc 4.

Independent work and determining protocols:

The technician will be expected to work semi-independently once trained and follow established protocols. They will not be responsible for experimental design or developing novel protocols but should be comfortable troubleshooting and performing standard lab techniques with minimal supervision Job Summary Performs a variety of independent and complex laboratory work and experiments. Analyzes and interprets data, compiles results, and prepares reports. Maintains inventory, ordering, and logs. Writes manuscripts and grant proposals and prepares data visualizations. Essential Functions The lab technician essential functions are to ensure smooth daily operations by maintaining inventory, ordering supplies, coordinating equipment upkeep, organizing workspaces, and enforcing safety and regulatory standards Physical Effort Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally. The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assignment Category:

Full-time regular

Job Classification:

Staff.

Laboratory Research Technician IV Job Family:

Research Job Sub Family:

Laboratory Campus:

Pittsburgh Minimum Education Level Required:

Bachelors Degree Minimum Years of Experience Required:

3 Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience:

No Work Schedule:

8am – 5pm

Work Arrangement:

8am – 5pm

Hiring Range:

TBD Based Upon Qualifications Relocation_

Offered:

No Visa Sponsorship Provided:

Yes ground

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:

Cover Letter Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities PI274196567