Laboratory TechnicianUniversity of Pittsburgh

Laboratory Technician

Med-Medicine - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26000566)

The Division of Infectious Diseases, Shields laboratory is seeking a laboratory technician who will be responsible for standard laboratory operations, including the cultivation and storage of bacterial isolates, antimicrobial susceptibility testing, operation of in vitro bacterial killing assays, and standard molecular techniques, including PCR, nucleic acid extraction, etc. The incumbent will need to keep detailed notes and present data at a weekly lab meeting. They will need to maintain, calibrate, and clean laboratory equipment, and communicate with collaborators and other personnel regularly.

Job Summary

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

Essential Functions

Perform and document routine laboratory procedures and experiments while maintaining equipment, ensuring safety compliance, and supporting accurate, reliable research operations.
Physical Effort

Standing for extended periods, lifting and carrying equipment or supplies up to moderate weights, and performing repetitive hand and arm motions during laboratory procedures.

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 8:30am-5:00pm

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




Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

PI282056736