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University of Pittsburgh Research Technician in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Research Technician
The Department of Surgery's Trauma and Transfusion Medicine Research Center (Dr Shea's lab) is looking for a highly motivated, independent, yet team-oriented Research Technician to assist on a project that is focused on the mechanisms of hemostasis, inflammation, and thrombosis. The Technician will be responsible for project and specimen management, intake, logging, and processing samples for cell isolation. Incumbent will also perform basic cell and molecular biology techniques and small animal procedures. The individual must have good organization and communication skills, be highly detail-oriented, and think critically.
Job Summary
Performs laboratory testing and some analysis on multiple types of specimen samples. Operates and properly sterilizes equipment and maintains inventory and assists with ordering.
Essential Functions
Speaking and reading English required; excellent computer/database skills.
Physical Effort
Frequent standing, traveling, and lifting of supplies; collaborators and/or equipment at offsite locations.
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Assignment Category: Full-time regular Job Classification: Staff.Laboratory Research Technician I Job Family: Research Job Sub Family: Laboratory Campus: Pittsburgh Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree Minimum Years of Experience Required: No experience required 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: 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, Cover Letter Optional Documents: Not Applicable PI238515788