Job Description:

Research Technician

The research technician will take part in organizing and coordinating research teams and clinical team. The candidate will work in a highly multidisciplinary environment providing the PIs with research team support ongoing clinical trials and for several projects within the lab. The Research Technician will work under the direction of Drs. Neves and Shaverdashvili. This person is expected to be both patient-facing and wet-lab orientated.

Job Duties:

• Perform ID Studies
• Develop methods for patient recruitment
• Identify, screen, and consent patients
• Collection of dietary data
• Generate FMT infusates for mouse experiments
• Perform experiments including ELISA, Western blot, flow cytometry, DNA/RNA extraction
• Coordinate with internal and external collaborators
• Perform experiments in mouse tumor models with human stool collected

Collect and analyze data

• Participate in the creation and maintenance of a database to log samples (stool, blood, tumor etc) banked under the dietary intervention clinical trial

• Participate in periodic transferring data in REDCap database and OnCore

• Assist in the preparation of reports and manuscripts for publication as co-author.

The candidate should possess a bachelor’s degree with relevant experience in research lab and clinical trials. Must be proficient in collection of data and specimens, work independently, and possess analytical skills to determine eligibility of potential cases and control research subjects for accurate recruitment and reporting. The applicant must attend weekly team meetings to report progress.

Job Summary

Assists with and/or conducts laboratory experiments and routine tests and scientific tasks. Performs data and specimen collection and processing as well as equipment maintenance and set up. Ensures adherence to all established protocols and regulatory practices.

Essential Functions

Excellent communication, organizational and computer skills are required. The applicant must work well with others in order to contribute to a work environment that encourages knowledge of respect for, and development of skills to engage with those of other cultures or backgrounds. The candidate will be expected to remain competent and current through self-directed professional reading, developing contacts with colleagues, attending professional development courses, and attending training and/or seminars.

Physical Effort

Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.

The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.

The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Clinical Research Technician I

Job Family: Research

Job Sub Family: Clinical Research

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: No

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday

Work Arrangement: Monday - Friday

Hiring Range: $32,175 - $40,219

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: Cover Letter

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