Description
Laboratory Research Technician II
Med-Organ Pathobiology and Therapeutics Institute (OPTIn) - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (25006056)
Dr. Michael Oertel is looking for a Laboratory Research Technician to work in his laboratory within the Organ Pathobiology and Therapeutics Institute.Dr. Oertel's lab is focusing on the specific characteristics of the injured microenvironment that augment tissue replacement by transplanted cells, as well as understanding the mechanism through which growth-advantaged (more fit) cells are out-competing growth-disadvantaged (less fit) cells. Incumbent will be expected to perform a variety of laboratory experiments and procedures, prepares specimens, and oversee supply management. Incumbent will be responsible for operating and properly maintaining laboratory equipment. Incumbent will be required to keep detailed, accurate, and timely data and log books, organize, and document results. Routine problem solving is required, generally guided by policies, procedures and business plans.
Ideal candidate will have a minimum education level of a bachelor's degree with 1 year of experience. Combination of education and experience can be substituted if relevant.
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 items.
• Operates and maintains applicable laboratory equipment for job functions.
• Keeps detailed, accurate, and timely data and log books. Organizes and documents results.
• Maintains, calibrates, cleans, and tests sterility of laboratory equipment.
The job duties outlined in this job description include common job responsibilities for this title and level of jobs and are not intended to cover every duty. The University reserves the right to assign other duties to employees that are not listed in this job description.
Physical Effort
Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods. Must be able to lift 30 pounds. Must be able to travel between buildings on campus.
Assignment Category: Full-time regular
Job Classification: Staff.Laboratory Research Technician II
Job Family: Research
Job Sub Family: Laboratory
Campus: Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required: 1
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications
Relocation_Offered: No
Visa Sponsorship Provided: No
Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable
Required Documents: Resume
Optional Documents: Not Applicable
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