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University of Pittsburgh · 4 days ago

RBL 5 Laboratory Research Technician

Pittsburgh, PA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

3+ years exp

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Laboratory Research Technician for the Center for Vaccine Research. The role involves conducting independent laboratory work, analyzing data, and maintaining laboratory operations in a BSL2/BSL3 environment.

Higher Education

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

Responsibilities

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

Conducting independent methods and procedures for bench and animal research in the Biosafety Level (BSL) 2 and 3 environments

Conducting independent studies; analyzing, preparing, and presenting data; performing advanced virology, microbiology, and molecular biology techniques

Maintaining tissue culture lines and generating primary cell cultures

Independently initiating and troubleshooting research protocols

Supervising and training other professional research personnel in specialized techniques

Operating and maintaining laboratory equipment

Assisting other research personnel in performing research protocols and operating laboratory equipment

Maintaining thorough documentation of laboratory results and ordering and maintaining laboratory supplies

Qualification

Advanced virology techniquesMicrobiology techniquesMolecular biology techniquesBSL2/BSL3 proceduresData analysisLaboratory equipment maintenanceManual dexterityCommunication skillsTeam collaboration

Required

Bachelor's Degree

3 years of experience

Ability to read and comprehend the English language

Normal visual ability with no hearing impairments

Adequate manual dexterity to perform sensitive laboratory work in a BSL3/ABSL3 environment

Successful completion of Department of Justice security clearance for work with Select Agents and Toxins, as required by Federal regulation

Good communication skills

Ability to work independently and as a fully productive, cooperative team member

Strict adherence to BSL2/BSL3 procedures

Experience working with small laboratory animals, including ferrets and rodents

Ability to conduct independent studies

Ability to analyze, prepare, and present data

Experience performing advanced virology, microbiology, and molecular biology techniques

Experience maintaining tissue culture lines and generating primary cell cultures

Ability to independently initiate and troubleshoot research protocols

Experience supervising and training other professional research personnel in specialized techniques

Ability to operate and maintain laboratory equipment

Ability to assist other research personnel in performing research protocols and operating laboratory equipment

Ability to maintain thorough documentation of laboratory results and ordering and maintaining laboratory supplies

Benefits

This position is eligible for an RBL Premium Payment.

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.

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