Lab Research Technician I

The Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care and Sleep Medicine Division of the DOM is hiring for a Lab Research Technician. The division is led by division chief Alison Morris, MD and Executive Administrator Emily Joseph. The division is made of up approximately 70 clinical staff and over 100 research staff who work in a variety of locations including: Bridgeside Point, Biomedical Science Tower (BST), UPMC Hospitals including Presbyterian, Shadyside, East, Jameson and Mercy. The division provides world class services across 10 inpatient services at five hospitals and over 70,000 outpatient office visits. We have a major research mission that focuses on basic, clinical, and translational research on the lung, microbiome, COVID-19, sleep medicine, and allergy and immunology.

The incumbent will carry out cell culture/bioengineering experiments supporting the key research projects in the lab including development/applications of the Next-Generation Lung-on-a-Chip and ECM MV-Chip technologies as well as various aspects of the Down syndrome pathophysiological modeling including using Vascular-on-Chip microfluidic device. A successful applicant will be a graduate of bioengineering, biological science, or related fields who is prepared for a high paced scientific environment. Little to no work experience is required. The applicant is expected to have basic knowledge in cell culture and cell biology, will be highly motivated, collaborative, and have good communication skills.

Performs laboratory testing and some analysis on multiple types of specimen samples. Operates and properly sterilizes equipment and maintains inventory and assists with ordering.

* Supporting in collecting and analyzing research data.
* Performing cell biology, molecular biology, and chip fabrication and cellularization.
* Working closely with lab members.

Standing for up to 8 hours, working in wet bench lab space standing and sitting, ability to receive and move deliveries to the lab, and ability to follow all necessary research and operation protocols.

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