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Research Technician UPCI Basic Research Administration - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26001696) The Laboratory Research Technician in Dr. Byrd's Lab will support preclinical research focused on the discovery and development of novel therapeutic agents for leukemia. This role involves conducting in vitro and in vivo experiments, maintaining laboratory equipment, analyzing data, and collaborating with scientists to advance drug candidates toward clinical application. The technician will play a key role in ensuring experimental accuracy, reproducibility, and compliance with laboratory protocols. Job Summary Performs a variety of laboratory experiments and procedures. Prepares specimens. Oversees supply management. Operates and properly maintains equipment. Essential Functions Perform cell culture experiments using leukemia cell lines and primary patient samples Assist in drug screening assays and evaluation of therapeutic efficacy Conduct...

Research Technician UPCI Research Lab-O'Sullivan, Roddy - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26001698) The O’Sullivan Lab at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center conducts research on telomere function in human cancer cells. The research emphasizes alterations in chromatin structure and DNA repair pathways. Common research methodologies applied include fluorescence microscopy, protein expression analysis, DNA preparation and analyses, cell culture and cellular manipulation. The Research Technician should have training and a solid foundation in basic laboratory techniques and experience with techniques associated with the following specific areas: molecular biology; flow cytometry; Immunobiochemistry; and cell culture. The Research Technician will be capable of exercising independent judgment while participating in the planning of experiments and evaluating and interpreting results. Job Summary Performs a variety of laboratory experiments and procedures....

Research Technician Neuroscience - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26001614) The Neural Dynamics and Computation group of Dr. Chengcheng Huang at the University of Pittsburgh has a research assistant position available. The Huang group studies how task and stimulus contexts change neuronal responses and the implications on neural coding. The successful candidate will carry out a research project under the guidance of the PI. The project aims to compare neural representations in artificial and biological neural networks. The candidate will learn to implement artificial neural networks, conduct population data analysis, and have the opportunity to work with our collaborators at the University of Pittsburgh and the Carnegie Mellon University. Job Summary Performs a variety of laboratory experiments and procedures. Prepares specimens. Oversees supply management. Operates and properly maintains equipment. Essential Functions Performs numerical...

Research Technician Med-Pediatrics - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26001495) Equivalent relevant work experience may be substituted for degree requirement. This position is located at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in Lawrenceville. PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Criminal Record Check will be required prior to the start of employment. Also, a current TB test will be required as a condition of employment. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled. 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. •...

Research Technician UPCI Research Lab-Wang, Jing - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26001496) A Research Technician position is available starting immediately in the laboratory of Dr. Jing H. Wang at the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. The research focus of the laboratory is to understand the mechanism of immune evasion in head and neck cancers and to develop novel therapeutic strategies to treat cancers. In addition, we are interested in elucidating how DNA recombination processes contribute to genomic instability and tumorigenesis in B cells by utilizing cutting-edge sequencing technology and novel genetically modified mouse models. The research technician will be responsible for lab maintenance including preparation of lab solutions, keeping lab inventory, equipment maintenance, ordering of lab supplies, and other support for lab personnel as needed. Maintaining lab mouse colonies by managing breeding cages, genotyping, and weaning. Making lab reagents to...