Molecular Biology Laboratory Technician

Our laboratory studies mineral and electrolyte physiology, with a focus on how the kidney tubule handles electrolytes in the context of hypertension, diabetes, and pregnancy and lactation. Our work spans molecular, cellular, and translational approaches to understand these processes and their relevance to human disease. The laboratory technician will work closely with other scientific personnel, including postdoctoral fellows, graduate students, and clinical research staff, in a collaborative and fast-paced research environment.

• Must be able to independently perform standard molecular laboratory tasks, including
• Molecular biology techniques (e.g. immunobloting)
• Cell imaging techniques (immunofluorescence confocal microsopy)
• ELISAs
• Metabolite measurement
• Analysis: Graphpad Prism, Excel, FIJI, RedCap
• Collection and processing of tissue specimens from euthanized animals
  

A High School Diploma or GED is required for this position and a Bachelor's degree is Preferred.

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Department

Med-Medicine

Campus

Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years Of Experience Required

2

Average number of working hours per week for this assignment

37.5

Work Schedule

M-F 9-4:30, may require some outside hours

Is there a potential this assignment will result in a regular Staff position?

Yes

Work Arrangement

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

Requested Pay Rate

$19.00/hr

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