Job Description
Laboratory Research Technician
Biological Sciences - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26002405)
The Department of Biological Sciences is hiring a Laboratory Research Technician to support Dr. Anne Carlson's lab. Responsibilities will include animal husbandry, tissue preparations, making solutions, pouring plates, and molecular biology (including, but not limited to cloning and PCR). Technician will be responsible for dissections and cell preparations, as well as experiments on the prepared cells. Must have strong verbal communication skills, be organized, willing to speak and present in lab meeting, and able to handle instructions.
Performs a variety of laboratory experiments and procedures. Prepares specimens. Oversees supply management. Operates and properly maintains equipment.
Essential Functions
Performs a variety of laboratory experiments and procedures. Prepares specimens. Oversees supply management. Operates and properly maintains equipment.
Physical Effort
Must be able to sit, stand, and use a computer for prolonged periods of time; Must be able to ambulate across campus; Must be able to lift up to 25 lbs.
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: Monday – Friday, 8:30 am – 5:00 pm with variability as needed
Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
Hiring Range: $17.74 to $22.17 per hour
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
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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