6 laboratory technician jobs found

Laboratory Technician II Med-OB-Gyn & Reproductive Science - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26006074) Magee Womens Research Institute (MWRI) is the largest research institute in the US dedicated to women's health and reproductive biology. Prior experience working in a research environment is preferred. Degree in a science field is preferred. Job Summary 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 such as histology, flow cytometry, molecular techniques, gene sequencing, and related technical functions, testing, troubleshooting, and analysis, and may perform microsurgical procedures. Ensures conformity to specifications. Identifies and prepares specimens. Oversees supply management: ordering, procurement, tracking estimates, and receiving...

Laboratory Technician Med-Medicine - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26005973) A Laboratory Technician is needed to work on a funded research project studying bacteriophage therapy for the treatment of antibiotic-resistant infections. The Laboratory Technician will assist with screening bacterial strains for phage susceptibility, manufacturing phages for clinical use, and processing biospecimens collected from patients who receive this new therapeutic modality. Tasks will include molecular assays like qPCR, phage susceptibility testing, phage purification and testing, genomic DNA extraction, laboratory supply management and ordering, and preparation of research reports. The Laboratory Technician key duties will include but not limited to: •Performing laboratory testing and some analysis, including organizing, preparing, and testing multiple types of human biospecimens. •Operating and maintaining applicable laboratory equipment for job functions. •Keeping detailed,...

Laboratory Research Technician UPCI Basic Research Administration - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26005810) Job Summary: Please include specific education and experience requirements here as well as summary of job. More detailed requirements will limit the pool of qualified candidates who require screening. Performs a variety of laboratory experiments and procedures. Prepares specimens. Oversees supply management. Operates and properly maintains equipment. The selected applicant will: • Performs a variety of laboratory experiments such as histology, flow cytometry, molecular techniques, gene sequencing, and related technical functions, testing, troubleshooting, and analysis, and may perform microsurgical procedures. Ensures conformity to specifications. • Identifies and prepares specimens. • Oversees supply management: ordering, procurement, tracking estimates, and receiving items. • Operates and maintains applicable laboratory equipment for job functions. •...

Laboratory Research Technician I Med-Otolaryngology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26005705) The Pittsburgh Hearing Research Center at the University of Pittsburgh is seeking a research technician to conduct hearing research in animal models. The technician will investigate the neural mechanisms underlying normal and pathological hearing, with an emphasis on recovery following gene therapy for congenital hearing loss and/or noise-induced hearing loss. The research technician is expected to learn, conduct, and complete experiments in auditory neuroscience, with an emphasis on behavioral and/or immunohistochemical experiments. The position offers the opportunity to develop expertise across a broad methodological range, including behavioral assays, immunohistochemistry, in vivo neural monitoring (one- and two-photon calcium imaging /optophysiology), and in vitro electrophysiology. Under the guidance of senior lab members, the technician will learn foundational and...

Laboratory Research Technician I Med-Otolaryngology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26005707) The Pittsburgh Hearing Research Center at the University of Pittsburgh is seeking a research technician to conduct hearing research in animal models. The technician will investigate the neural mechanisms underlying normal and pathological hearing, with an emphasis on recovery following gene therapy for congenital hearing loss and/or noise-induced hearing loss. The research technician is expected to learn, conduct, and complete experiments in auditory neuroscience, with an emphasis on behavioral and/or immunohistochemical experiments. The position offers the opportunity to develop expertise across a broad methodological range, including behavioral assays, immunohistochemistry, in vivo neural monitoring (one- and two-photon calcium imaging /optophysiology), and in vitro electrophysiology. Under the guidance of senior lab members, the technician will learn foundational and...

Senior QC Specialist - Laboratory Manager II Health Sciences Core Research Facilities - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26006109) Perform cell-based procedures that support product development, characterization, and release testing. Activities may include thawing and handling of primary human cells and cell therapy products, cell culture and expansion, cell selection and enrichment, activation, transduction, transfection, sample preparation, flow cytometry-based characterization, and functional assays. Participate in or lead analytical method qualification and validation activities. Develop study protocols, establish appropriate assay performance criteria, execute studies, analyze results, and prepare qualification or validation reports. Depending on the intended use of the assay, studies may include evaluation of accuracy, precision, specificity, sensitivity, linearity, range, robustness, system suitability, limits of detection or quantitation, and appropriate...