Research Technician

This is a full-time position in the Department of Neuroscience. The most important functions will be to perform laboratory experiments using molecular biological techniques for protein production and purification, and immunostaining.

Job Summary

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

Essential Functions

The employee will work in a neuroscience research lab that utilizes molecular, electrophysiological and imaging techniques. The most important functions for this position will be to perform laboratory experiments for protein expression, protein purification and validation, and immunolabeling. This includes growing cell cultures, molecular biology techniques to induce protein expression, ion exchange and size exclusion chromatography for protein purification, gel electrophoresis, and maintenance of antibody, primer, clone and cell culture stocks. These functions will require manual skills (e.g., in maintenance of cell cultures), intellectual skills (e.g., in application of molecular biological protocols, and in collection and analysis of experimental results) and interpersonal skills (e.g., in teaching the protocols to other researchers).

Physical Effort

Sitting, standing, lifting - 10 lbs or less, and moving between lab spaces, daily.

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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: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Work Arrangement: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Hiring Range: $17.74 to $22.17 per hour 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 PI240475451