Laboratory Research Specialist

Performs a variety of independent laboratory work and experiments such as determining experimental protocols and preparation of specimens and cultures. Prepares reports of findings subsequent to compilation and analyzation. Oversees specimen inventory. Develops documentation for publication; crafts manuscripts and grant proposals.

Med-Medicine

• The Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Division of the DOM is hiring for a Laboratory Research Specialist. The division is led by division chief Alison Morris, MD and Executive Administrator Emily Joseph. The division is made of up approximately 70 clinical staff and over 100 research staff who work in a variety of locations including: Bridgeside Point, Biomedical Science Tower (BST), UPMC Hospitals including Presbyterian, Shadyside, East, Jameson and Mercy. The division provides world class services across 10 inpatient services at five hospitals and over 70,000 outpatient office visits. We have a major research mission that focuses on basic, clinical, and translational research on the lung, microbiome, COVID-19, sleep medicine, and allergy and immunology.
  
  

Essential Functions

• Mouse vivarium management including breeding, weaning, euthanizing, genotyping, and cataloging all cages (50%)
• Wet bench responsibilities to include but not limited to ELISA assays, assistance with in vivo murine experiments, tissue harvesting and homogenate preparation, CFU counts, tissue slide preparation, sterile tissue culture, western blotting, immunohistochemistry, and immunofluorescence studies (35%)
• Administrative duties including but not limited to managing yearly laboratory and IACUC inspections, ordering reagents and consumables for the lab, laboratory inventory management, laboratory maintenance, and ensuring compliance with IACUC, IBC, and EHS regulations (15%)
• Must have impeccable and timely record keeping skills which are required for vivarium maintenance, experiment protocols, and data generation.
• Will effectively communicate with and supervise laboratory members and collaborators to ensure compliance with laboratory safety standards and experiment protocols.
  
  

Physical Effort

Must have the ability to work at a laboratory bench for 8 hours a day for the full work week and standing for 1-2 hours for vivarium duties at least 3 times a week.

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Assignment Category

Full-time regular

Job Classification

Staff.Laboratory Research Technician III

Job Family

Research

Job Sub-Family

Laboratory

Campus

Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years Of Experience Required

2

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; 8:30am - 5pm

Work Arrangement

On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

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