Job Description:

Lab Research Technician

The Department of Critical Care Medicine is currently recruiting a Lab Research Technician position to assist in research involved in modeling the genetic etiology of congenital heart disease in mice. The main responsibilities include setting up mating, weaning mice, ear tagging, tail snipping for genotyping, conducting PCR genotype assays, and detailed record keeping of mouse pedigrees in the colony.

Additional duties for this position may include conducting embryo harvest and necropsies for analysis of cardiac and other birth defects and carrying out imaging of mutant mice for phenotype analysis. Other responsibilities include arranging mice shipment and preparing amendments for Institutional Animals Use and Care use committee approval.

A basic understanding of genetics and experience with mice handling is highly desirable.

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

Moving mouse cages, handling mice, transporting mouse cages from room to room, updating databases, conducting dissections, pipetting, use of thermal cycler and imaging equipment.

Physical Effort

Must be able to carry about 10 lbs. and stand and move around a room for a couple of hours at a time.

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.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, 8:30a - 5:00pm, hours may vary based on business needs

Work Arrangement: Monday - Friday, 8:30a - 5:00pm, hours may vary based on business needs

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: The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.

Required Documents: Resume

Optional Documents: Not Applicable

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