Job Information
University of Pittsburgh Senior Research Technician in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Senior Research Technician
The Senior Research technician will be responsible for Independently performing a variety of complex laboratory experiments. They will analyze and interprets results, create figures and text to support manuscript and grant writing. The senior tech will also support ordering and lab organization.
Job Duties Include:
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.
Keeps detailed, accurate, and timely data and log books.
Prepares data, graphs, tables, and charts to document experimental results for publication.
Performs literature searches; summarizes findings for reports and written documentations.
Develops expert recommendations and problem resolutions to improve research efforts.
Serves as Safety Officer as directed and/or needed.
Job Summary
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
Candidate must be able to follow prescribed procedures with advanced problem solving as needed.
Physical Effort
Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.
The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.
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 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 8:00 - 5:00 Work Arrangement: Monday - Friday 8:00 - 5:00 Hiring Range: $42,969.00 to $53,711.00 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: Cover Letter PI244445739
