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University of Pittsburgh · 1 month ago

Lab Research Tech III

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Lab Research Tech III to perform a variety of independent laboratory work and experiments. The role involves overseeing specimen inventory, preparing reports, and assisting with histological analysis and in vitro and in vivo experiments.

Higher Education

No H1B

Responsibilities

Performs a variety of independent laboratory work and experiments such as determining experimental protocols and preparation of specimens and cultures

Prepares reports of findings subsequent to compilation and analyzation

Oversees specimen inventory

Develops documentation for publication; crafts manuscripts and grant proposals

Assist with histological analysis of mouse tissues, microscopy, and biochemical assays (e.g., Western Blotting, ELISA, PCR, ddPCR, NULISA)

Support in vitro and in vivo experiments, maintain transgenic mouse colonies including husbandry and genotyping, and process human and mouse samples for studies

Responsibilities include database entry, training in cell sorting, Next Gen sequencing, transcriptional profiling, histology techniques, and confocal microscopy

Qualification

Histological analysisBiochemical assaysMicroscopyTransgenic mouse husbandryNext Gen sequencingPCR techniquesDatabase entryTraining in cell sortingTranscriptional profilingHistology techniquesConfocal microscopy

Required

Bachelor's Degree

2 years of experience

Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/or experience requirement

Perform a variety of independent laboratory work and experiments

Determine experimental protocols and preparation of specimens and cultures

Prepare reports of findings subsequent to compilation and analyzation

Oversee specimen inventory

Develop documentation for publication; craft manuscripts and grant proposals

Assist with histological analysis of mouse tissues, microscopy, and biochemical assays (e.g., Western Blotting, ELISA, PCR, ddPCR, NULISA)

Support in vitro and in vivo experiments

Maintain transgenic mouse colonies including husbandry and genotyping

Process human and mouse samples for studies

Database entry

Training in cell sorting, Next Gen sequencing, transcriptional profiling, histology techniques, and confocal microscopy

May be required to stand or move for several hours at a time

May be required to move objects up to 10 pounds

Resume, Cover Letter

Company

University of Pittsburgh

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The University of Pittsburgh is a top-ranked, public institution in Pennsylvania and a member of the Association of American Universities of leading research universities.

Founded in 1787

Pittsburgh, PA, US

10001+ employees