University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, PA
Laboratory Research Technician The University of Pittsburgh, Department of Neurological Surgery, Jauhari Laboratory is seeking a temporary Laboratory Research Technician to support a research program investigating epitranscriptomic (m⁶A RNA methylation) mechanisms in Huntington's disease. The technician will work across mouse genetics, molecular biology, and in vivo pharmacology to support a project spanning HD mouse models, human iPSC-derived neurons, and epitranscriptomic profiling. Lab-Specific Responsibilities Perform and maintain mammalian cell culture , including routine culture, treatment, passaging, and experimental preparation. Culture and maintain iPSC-derived neuronal cells and support differentiation and experimental studies using human neuronal models. Perform RNA and protein extraction from cultured cells and animal tissues for downstream molecular analyses. Conduct qRT-PCR/qPCR assays for gene-expression analysis and molecular...