Laboratory Research Technician II - Das Lab - Military veterans preferred

Laboratory Research Technician II - Das Lab

The University of Pittsburgh, Department of Immunology, is seeking a Full-time Technician to support research program in the laboratory of Dr. Jishnu Das. The Das lab research focus is on the development and use of novel systems approaches to analyze high-dimensional immunological datasets, and elucidate mechanisms of immune regulation and dysregulation. Our previous work has utilized systems approaches to analyze Mendelian mutations in the context of three-dimensional protein-protein interaction networks, to understand molecular mechanisms of corresponding disorders. We have also developed network analyses frameworks to characterize the evolutionary dynamics of these protein networks. Another dimension of our past work has been the use of statistical methods for the analyses of high-dimensional data and machine-learning approaches to elucidate correlates of natural and vaccine-mediated immunity in HIV, tuberculosis and malaria.

Responsibilities: Our lab has two published models (SLIDE and SWING) that many collaborators ask us to help run on their samples and adapt the models to their problems. We need more support for these situations to meet demand. This new position will focus on both running the models and further developing ways to make these models more usable for the broader scientific community. Basic skillset required for this position includes experience in statistics, machine learning, and coding in Python and R. Other useful skills include work in immunology/biology and experience with single-cell omics and sequence data.

Qualifications: A Bacherlor’s Degree in Immunology, Biology or related field plus one (1) Year of Professional Years of Experience is preferred in immunology/biology and experience with single-cell omics and sequence data. Experience in statistics, machine learning, and coding in Python and R is required.

Job Summary

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

Essential Functions

1. Must be able to run models, both SLIDE and SWING models.

2. Develop methods to make models more usable for the scientific community.

Physical Effort

Minimal Physical Effort.

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: To be determined based on 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




Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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