Research TechnicianUniversity of Pittsburgh

This position will collaborate with principal investigators, postdoctoral fellows, and graduate students to support and execute radiopharmaceutical imaging and therapy studies including assisting with operating small animal SPECT/PET/CT scanner, preforming biodistribution studies, tail vein injections, and other animal handling needs. The individual will work closely with other SaMIRA staff to maintain compliance with IACUC, DLAR, Environmental Health and Safety (EHS), and radiation safety regulations, while also assisting with laboratory organization, inventory management, and ensuring adherence to core facility policies and procedures.

The position will also provide support for clinical trials through the processing, gamma counting, storage, and shipment of patient samples. Responsibilities also include ensuring accurate and timely data collection, maintaining study records and databases, and supporting quality assurance and regulatory documentation requirements.

Required and preferred Skills and Experience:

• Experience handling laboratory animals, including rodents
• Proficiency with tail vein injections and other routine animal procedures
• Comfortable working with radioactive materials and radiation safety practices
• Experience handling and processing biological samples
• Strong organizational and record-keeping skills
• Ability to maintain accurate databases and documentation
• Familiarity with regulatory compliance requirements, including IACUC, DLAR, EHS, and radiation safety guidelines
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, multidisciplinary research environment

Performs laboratory testing and some analysis on multiple types of specimen samples. Operates and properly sterilizes equipment and maintains inventory and assists with ordering.

Working with radioactivity, working with animals and being proficient at tail vein injections, working with human specimens.

Moderate physical effort required. May be required to stand/move for several hours at a time. May be required to move objects up to 50 pounds with or without assistance of equipment.