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University of Pittsburgh Laboratory Research Technician II in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Laboratory Research Technician II
The Laboratory Research Technician II will be responsible for performing fluorescence imaging experiments with the spinning disk confocal microscope on Drosophila brains. The incumbent will also be responsible for care of Drosophila, including making crosses when necessary, and handling reagents and solutions required for experiments. Finally, the position may also involve conducting Drosophila behavior experiments. The position requires a Bachelors' degree in a science related field (biology, molecular biology, biochemistry, chemistry, etc.), or at least 2 years relevant experience in a biological or medical research setting. The incumbent will maintain and breed Drosophila. Also, the incumbent will participate in the design and perform experiments, collect data, and analyze data on computer for graphic and/or tabular presentation to supervisor and lab group.
Job Summary
Performs a variety of laboratory experiments and procedures. Prepares specimens. Oversees supply management. Operates and properly maintains equipment.
Essential Functions
Computer work; walking from place to place; standing and sitting to perform essential tasks. Good manual dexterity.
Physical Effort
Lifting and stacking of boxes of supplies, standing for extended periods required to fulfill workload.
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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: 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: Not Applicable PI244350296