Job Description
Laboratory Research Technician
GSPH-Infectious Diseases & Microbiology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26006931)
The University of Pittsburgh's School of Public Health, Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology has a long and distinguished history as a leader in graduate education, transformative research, implementation science, and education in infectious diseases. A central component of our mission involves training the next generation of scientists and public health professionals to lead in the effort to reduce the impact of infectious diseases worldwide.
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 successful candidate will work with animal and human specimens and will process samples for further analysis. Specimens may contain infectious human pathogens including highly pathogenic avian influenza virus or dengue virus. Work involves aseptic technique using class II biosafety cabinet in a high biocontainment environment with personal protective equipment including a respirator. Sample analysis by flow cytometry, microscopy, and virologic assays will be conducted. Individual may be required to work outside of normal work hours if emergency procedures require it. Additional functions include maintaining laboratory records, working with inventory in freezers, making reagents, and communicating with collaborators.
Physical Effort
Must be tolerant of wearing personal protective equipment and respirator and working in biocontainment. Must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time.
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.
Assignment Category: Full-time regular
Bargaining Unit Eligibility: This position is bargaining unit eligible
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.
Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification: Successful applicant will be required to be approved by the Federal Select Agent Program of the US Government and the University of Pittsburgh Select Agent Program to work in the Regional Biocontainment Laboratory. This is not a requirement to begin the position but materials needed for the approval need to be submitted once position is accepted.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. May also require availability after hours.
Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
Hiring Range: $47,000 - $54,000 annual
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
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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