Laboratory Research Technician

Laboratory Research Technician

Biological Sciences - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (25001959)

The Department of Biological Sciences is seeking a Research Technician to support the Cahoon Lab. This individual will support technical aspects of day-to-day lab operations. This includes record keeping, maintaining lab space and equipment tidiness, strain collection organization. This individual will also provide technical support for the lab including making media and reagents, overseeing glassware washing and sterility as well as other lab chores, and assisting with routine lab assays as needed.

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

Record keeping, Lab maintenance including lab supply cleaning and organization, Preparing samples for processing.

Physical Effort

Position will require standing the majority of the workday, along with moving throughout the building complex.

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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, hours vary as needed Work Arrangement On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab Hiring Range $16.50 to $20.63 per hour 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