Research Technician

Equivalent relevant work experience may be substituted for degree requirement. This position is located at UPMC Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh in Lawrenceville. PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Criminal Record Check will be required prior to the start of employment. Also, a current TB test will be required as a condition of employment. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled.

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

* Performs laboratory testing and some analysis, including organizes, prepares, and tests multiple types of samples: human, microorganism, and/or animal species.

* Operates and maintains applicable laboratory equipment for job functions.

* Keeps detailed, accurate, and timely data and log books. Organizes and documents results.

* Sterilizes, maintains, and cleans lab equipment; prepares work areas; and maintains cleanliness throughout laboratory.

* Maintains inventories and assists with ordering proper supplies and chemicals.

* Research Technician to perform multi-modal mammalian specimen imaging with MRI, CT, SPECT, PET, ultrasound, or IVIS, as well as imaging analysis and tissue processing.

* Performs a variety of laboratory experiments such as in vivo or ex vivo mammalian specimen imaging with MRI, CT, SPECT, PET, ultrasound, IVIS, and related technical functions, testing, troubleshooting, and analysis, including microsurgical procedures, and ensuring conformity to specifications.

* Identifies and prepares specimens and live mammalian specimen.

* Perform multi-modal imaging analysis.

* Perform mammalian specimen related procedures, such as anesthesia, injection, tissue harvesting, etc.

* Must be able to enter magnetic field without magnetic field hazards, such as heart pacemakers, metal implants, or tattoos.

* Must be able to work with live mammalian specimen.

* Must have fine motor skills.

* Must be able to lift 50 pounds.

* 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.

* Prior experiences with MRI, CT, PET, SPECT, ultrasound, IVIS, or small mammalian specimen is a plus.

* Prior experiences of using MatLab for imaging processing is a plus.

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The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.