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University of Pittsburgh Research Lab Technician II in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Research Lab Technician II Job Summary
Performs a variety of laboratory experiments and procedures. Prepares specimens. Oversees supply management. Operates and properly maintains equipment.
Essential Functions
The laboratory of Isin Cakir, at the Division of Endocrinology and Metabolism at the University of Pittsburgh, is looking for a highly motivated research laboratory technician to join our research team. Our laboratory is focused on understanding how the central nervous system regulates energy stores and on inter-tissue communication. You will help assist with defined research projects under the guidance of a team including the PI and a postdoctoral fellow. You will focus on mouse husbandry, molecular genetic techniques, tissue sectioning and staining, and management of the laboratory's mouse colony. This job will require you to handle small mammals (breeding and genotyping mouse colonies and transgenic lines), as well as perform standard molecular biology experiments including DNA and RNA isolations, restriction digests, gel electrophoresis, protein isolation, PCR and qPCR, and genotyping. Candidate may also be involved in animal experiments including mouse behavioral analyses, metabolic analyses, and harvesting of tissues. You will be expected to perform mouse perfusions, brain sectioning, in situ hybridization, and immunohistochemical stainings. General responsibilities will include the collecting, analyzing, and processing of laboratory samples while demonstrating an understanding of acceptable procedures and techniques and maintaining well-organized, written records of experimental results.
Physical Effort
May be required to stand/move for several hours at a time. May be required to move objects up to 50 pounds with or without assistance of equipment.
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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: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications Relocation_Offered: No Visa Sponsorship Provided: Yes 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: Cover Letter PI240475376