Laboratory Technician

University Of Pittsburgh • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

The laboratory studies a Biosafety Level 2 (BSL-2) bacterial pathogen. The employee is expected to maintain a safe working environment, perform a variety of laboratory experiments and procedures, prepare specimens, keep a thorough laboratory notebook, oversee supply management, and operate and properly maintain equipment. Applicants should have a bachelor's degree and minimum of 1 year experience that includes microbiology. The job duties outlined in this job description include common job responsibilities for this title and level of jobs and are not intended to cover every duty. The University reserves the right to assign other duties to employees that are not listed in this job description.

Requirements

• Applicants should have a bachelor's degree
• Minimum of 1 year experience that includes microbiology

Responsibilities

• Performs a variety of laboratory techniques, including PCR, cloning, gene sequencing, molecular assays, microbiological assays, troubleshooting, and analysis. Ensures conformity to specifications.
• Identifies, prepares, stores, and catalogues specimens.
• Oversees supply management: ordering, procurement, tracking estimates, and receiving items.
• Operates and maintains applicable laboratory equipment for job functions.
• Keeps detailed, accurate, and timely data and log books. Organizes and documents results.
• Maintains, calibrates, cleans, and tests sterility of laboratory equipment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees