Research Technician II

Lab technician position (RAII) is available in the Chen Lab, Department of Ophthalmology, University of Pittsburgh. The Chen lab is focused on the molecular pathways involved in retinal degeneration and development of effective pharmacological treatment for retinal degenerative diseases (https:/ivy00chen.wixsite.com/chenlab).

Job Summary

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

Essential Functions

The role of this position includes lab management, rodent colony maintenance, genotyping, as well as retinal histological experiments. The lab management part (20%) of this position requires these personnel to help the PI ordering lab supplies, maintaining lab protocols and equipment, lab website, and updating the chemical inventory. The rodent colony maintenance (30% effort) includes tasks such as recording and managing the cage numbers, planning and conducting effective breeding upon needs of the lab, and tissue collections for genotyping. The retinal histology studies (30%) need these personnel, after training, to prepare mouse eye cups and perform cryo-, paraffin and vibratome sections of retinae, according to the lab's need. Another 20% of work is to work with the team for retinal explant culture.

Physical Effort

Due to the research requirement, a good night vision is required to conduct experiment under dim red light. The job requires long sitting time at the cryostat or when using a dissection scope.

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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: Bachelor's 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: between M- F 8:30am to 5:00pm Work Arrangement: between M- F 8:30am to 5:00pm 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 Optional Documents: Cover Letter PI242454168