Senior Technician

Senior Technician

This position is for the Division of Nephrology within the Department of Pediatrics. The successful candidate will need to work closely with the PI and members of the laboratory to ensure that experiments are run according to the various projects. This individual will be a resource for the laboratory, and as their experience dictates, throughout the pediatric nephrology division. This position will have a high degree of animal handling. Many of the models that are done in the laboratory require surgical skills and/or injections, so the ability to perform these would be highly valued. Also, tissue harvesting and cell culture will be essential skills required for this position. Equivalent relevant work experience may be substituted for degree requirement. This position is located at UPMC Childrens Hospital of Pittsburgh in Lawrenceville. PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Criminal Record Check will be required prior to the start of employment. Also, a current TB test will be required as a condition of employment. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled.

Job Summary

Performs a variety of independent and complex laboratory work and experiments. Analyzes and interprets data, compiles results, and prepares reports. Maintains inventory, ordering, and logs. Writes manuscripts and grant proposals and prepares data visualizations.

Essential Functions

Performs a variety of independent and complex laboratory work and experiments, including determining experimental protocols and preparing laboratory specimens and cultures. Provides research experiment design expertise. Analyzes experimental data and interprets results; compiles results; writes reports and summaries of findings. Maintains and oversees specimen inventory and ordering. Maintains lab and chemical inventory. Keeps detailed, accurate, and timely data and log books. Prepares data, graphs, tables, and charts to document experimental results for publication. Writes manuscripts and grant proposals; performs literature searches; summarizes findings for reports and written documentations. Develops expert recommendations and problem resolutions to improve research efforts. Serves as Safety Officer as directed and/or needed.

Physical Effort

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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 IV
Job Family: Research
Job Sub Family: Laboratory
Campus: Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelors Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required: 3
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: Shift determined by manager. Work Arrangement: Shift determined by manager.
Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications
RelocationOffered: 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 cond tion of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Required Documents: Resume
Optional Documents: Cover Letter
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