Laboratory Research Technician

The research technician will support exciting research projects at the Pittsburgh Institute for Neurodegenerative diseases. The projects within this laboratory focus on identifying pathogenic mechanisms and potential therapeutic pathways in Parkinson's disease. The research technician will work closely with other members of the Pittsburgh Institute for Neurodegenerative diseases. Primary responsibilities will include performing basic mammalian cell culture techniques, and tissue processing and immunostaining, confocal microscopy. Perform general laboratory duties, such as making buffers and media. Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies. The ideal candidate will be an effective communicator, possess attention to detail, work well in teams and have excellent organizational skills. Preferably a Bachelor Neuroscience, Biological Sciences or related discipline is preferred. Previous experience in basic cell and molecular biology techniques is a plus but not required.

Job Summary

Performs a variety of laboratory experiments and procedures. Prepares specimens. Oversees supply management. Operates and properly maintains equipment.

Essential Functions

The function or job duty is highly specialized, and the position requires a special expertise or ability to perform the job duty.

Physical Effort

Physical effort -- minimal. Will require some lifting and moving rodent cages.

Must be able to get around a university setting.

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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: Bachelors 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: M-F,8:30-5:00 Work Arrangement: M-F,8:30-5:00 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 PI255449837