Laboratory TechnicianUniversity of Pittsburgh

Description - External

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.

Qualifications - External

• 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.

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.

A Bachelor's degree is required for this position.

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