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University of Pittsburgh

Laboratory Research Technician IV- PBC

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A Research Technician provides technical support to a research program or project. Responsibilities typically include preparing laboratory materials, operating scientific equipment, performing experiments, collecting and recording data, and ensuring compliance with laboratory safety standards. Works in a variety of fields within science or the social sciences, in programs based at a university or research institution, or works on government or industry sponsored research projects. Conducts field or library research or recruits participants for a study; may also assist with legal research. These roles typically have training in laboratory techniques and may hold relevant degrees or certifications to applicable fields.

$51,044 / year median in Pennsylvania

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Laboratory Research Technician IV
  • PBC at University of Pittsburgh Laboratory Research Technician IV
  • PBC at University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania Posted in 18 days ago.
Type:
Full-Time Job Description:
Laboratory Research Technician IV
  • PBC Health Sciences Core Research Facilities
  • Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh
  • (26005092) 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 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. Job Duties Performs a variety of independent and complex laboratory work and experiments, including determining experimental protocols and preparing laboratory specimens and cultures. Provides research experiment design expertise. Analyzes experimental data and interprets results; compiles results; writes reports and summaries of findings. Maintains supply inventory and ordering. Maintains lab and chemical inventory. Keeps detailed, accurate, and timely data and log books. Prepares data, graphs, tables, and charts to document experimental results for publication. Writes technical support regarding testing methodologies for manuscripts; performs literature searches; summarizes findings for reports and written documentations. Develops expert recommendations and problem resolutions to improve research efforts. Physical Effort Walking around campus, sitting and standing for long periods of time. Lifting up to 40 pounds. Bending and lifting to put away supplies. Reading small print on tubes and vials. Working under standard office and laboratory overhead lighting. Ability to walk up a minimum of 2 flights of stairs.
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:
Bachelor's Degree Minimum Years of Experience Required:
3 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:
Yes 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 Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. PI286479231