Laboratory Research Technician IV- PBC

Laboratory Research Technician IV

Performs a variety of independent and complex laboratory work and experiments. Analyzes and interprets data, compiles results, and prepares reports. Maintains inventory, ordering, and logs. Writes manuscripts and grant proposals and prepares data visualizations.

Essential Functions:

• Performs a variety of independent and complex laboratory work and experiments, including determining experimental protocols and preparing laboratory specimens and cultures.
• Provides research experiment design expertise.
• Analyzes experimental data and interprets results; compiles results; writes reports and summaries of findings.
• Maintains supply inventory and ordering.
• Maintains lab and chemical inventory.
• Keeps detailed, accurate, and timely data and log books.
• Prepares data, graphs, tables, and charts to document experimental results for publication.
• Writes technical support regarding testing methodologies for manuscripts; performs literature searches; summarizes findings for reports and written documentations.
• Develops expert recommendations and problem resolutions to improve research efforts.

Physical Effort:
Walking around campus, sitting and standing for long periods of time. Lifting up to 40 pounds. Bending and lifting to put away supplies. Reading small print on tubes and vials. Working under standard office and laboratory overhead lighting. Ability to walk up a minimum of 2 flights of stairs.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category:
Full-time regular

Job Classification:
Staff.

Laboratory Research Technician IV

Job Family:
Research

Job Sub-Family:
Laboratory

Campus:
Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level

Required:

Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience

Required:

3

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m.

- 5:00 p.m., schedule as set with supervisor

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:
Yes

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

Optional Documents:
Not Applicable