Research Technician

Since 1896 the University of Pittsburgh School of Dental Medicine has been educating students to take their places among the best dental practitioners in our region and across the country. Each day the school’s faculty and staff contribute to its mission to advance the future of dental medicine through teaching, research and service. In addition to being a great place to work the University offers robust benefits including: *11 Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Sick and Personal Days * Additional Paid Time Off (Winter Recess) during the period between Christmas and the New Year * Paid Parental Leave * Education benefits for eligible employees, their dependents and spouse/domestic partner * Above-average Employer Contribution towards Medical, Prescription Drug, Vision, Life, STD, and LTD Insurance plans * A robust retirement savings plan option. Including 100% match on employee contributions of 3-8% (150% after vesting) and enhanced match for those nearing retirement * Free PAT bus pass.

School of Dental Medicine Orthodontics Department laboratory is seeking a laboratory assistant to perform a variety of experiments and procedures including working with mice, preparing specimens, overseeing supply management, and operating and properly maintaining equipment.

Performs a variety of laboratory experiments and procedures. Prepares specimens. Oversees supply management. Operates and properly maintains equipment.

Essential Functions 

Performs a variety of experiments, including mouse breeding and sample collection, histology, and molecular biology experiments, to generate data for manuscripts and grant applications. A tech is also needed to order and manage supplies and reagents and operate and properly maintain equipment in the lab. 

The lab tech must be comfortable handling, breeding, and euthanizing mice for sample collection and will be trained to genotype mice. The technician will perform a variety of laboratory experiments such as tissue sectioning, histology, and molecular techniques, and will be responsible for testing and troubleshooting experimental protocols with the help of the PI and other lab members. The lab tech will also be involved in basic manipulation and analysis of MicroCT data. The tech will manage ordering, procurement, and receiving of lab supplies and reagents; operate and maintain laboratory equipment for job functions; keep detailed, accurate, and timely data and log books; and organize and document results. The tech will be expected to welcome volunteers and students in the lab, and be a respectful and collegial member of the shared CCR lab space. 

Moderate physical effort required: 

• May be required to stand/move for several hours at a time.
• May be required to move objects up to 50 pounds with or without assistance of equipment.

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