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University of Pittsburgh Research Technician I - Dr. Vatsun Sadagopan's Laboratory in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Research Technician I - Dr. Vatsun Sadagopans Laboratory Job Summary
Performs laboratory testing and some analysis on multiple types of specimen samples. Operates and properly sterilizes equipment and maintains inventory and assists with ordering.
Essential Functions
The Sadagopan lab in the Department of Neurobiology seeks a research assistant for hearing research. Primary responsibilities involve assisting in a variety of laboratory experiments and procedures, including rodent surgeries, behavioral assays, and brain recordings. Preparing for surgeries, providing post-surgical care, and monitoring overall health of rodents. Overseeing supply management. As well as operating and properly maintaining equipment.
Physical Effort
Fairly long periods of standing (4 hours per surgery) during surgical and some experimental procedures. Has to lift animals placed inside carrier boxes and transport them from BST-South to BST3 (and back) every day.
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Assignment Category: Full-time regular Job Classification: Staff.Laboratory Research Technician I Job Family: Research Job Sub Family: Laboratory Campus: Pittsburgh Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelors Degree Minimum Years of Experience Required: No experience required 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., might work evenings or weekends Work Arrangement: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., might work evenings or weekends 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, Cover Letter Optional Documents: Not Applicable PI247551061