PBC Research Tech IV
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Employer: University of Pittsburgh
Industry: Health Sciences Core Research Facilities
Salary: Competitive
Job type: Full-Time
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
The Pitt Biospecimen Core (PBC) is an institutional resource for collection, processing, and disbursement of biospecimens dedicated to serving the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC Faculty in meeting their research needs. PBC Labs are located at UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Magee-Womens, UPMC Shadyside, and UPMC Children's Hospitals.
Performs a variety of independent and complex laboratory work. Reviewing the Operating Room schedule to identify cases eligible for researcher projects.
Working closely with the Department of Pathology, the incumbent will collect, process, disburse, and store human biological materials based on established protocols.
Processing may include but is not limited to aliquoting blood products, gross dissection of tissue, and PBMC isolation.
Routine data entry into specimen inventory system for the collection, receipt, disbursement, and storage of each sample.
Pulls samples to fill requests based on PBC customer projects.
Excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, adept at multi-tasking, and organizational skills are necessary to be successful in this position.
Rotation at other PBC lab sites is required.
Trains new staff members on standard operating procedures associated with each study to ensure that the needs of each project are met.
Develops expert recommendations and problem resolutions to improve research efforts.
Physical Effort
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.
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
The Pitt Biospecimen Core (PBC) is an institutional resource for collection, processing, and disbursement of biospecimens dedicated to serving the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC Faculty in meeting their research needs. PBC Labs are located at UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Magee-Womens, UPMC Shadyside, and UPMC Children's Hospitals.
Performs a variety of independent and complex laboratory work. Reviewing the Operating Room schedule to identify cases eligible for researcher projects.
Working closely with the Department of Pathology, the incumbent will collect, process, disburse, and store human biological materials based on established protocols.
Processing may include but is not limited to aliquoting blood products, gross dissection of tissue, and PBMC isolation.
Routine data entry into specimen inventory system for the collection, receipt, disbursement, and storage of each sample.
Pulls samples to fill requests based on PBC customer projects.
Excellent attention to detail, strong communication skills, adept at multi-tasking, and organizational skills are necessary to be successful in this position.
Rotation at other PBC lab sites is required.
Trains new staff members on standard operating procedures associated with each study to ensure that the needs of each project are met.
Develops expert recommendations and problem resolutions to improve research efforts.
Physical Effort
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.
Created: 2024-08-22
Reference: 24003535
Country: United States
State: Pennsylvania
City: Pittsburgh
ZIP: 15216