Research Technician

Research TechnicianUPCI Basic Research Administration - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (25006794)u00a0The primary function of this role is to use training in biochemistry, molecular biology, cancer biology, immunology, or a closely related field to design and execute experiments related to a research project in the lab investigating mechanisms of tumor resistance to radiation therapy. This is an exciting opportunity to join a multidisciplinary experimental therapeutic group with a focus on translational research with a direct application to clinical research questions. The project will be investigating the effect of tumor metabolism on tumor cell and microenvironment mediated resistance to radiation therapy.Primary duties include collecting and assembling of data for oral and written presentation. Developing scientific hypotheses related to ongoing work in the laboratory. Designing experiments to test hypotheses with input from PI, using techniques of molecular biology and biochemistry, including western blotting, qRT-PCR, molecular cloning, tissue culture, and flow cytometry. Analyzing results. Performing survival surgeries on mice and maintaining mouse colonies. Performing routine and more difficult proceduresCandidates must have a bachelors in biochemistry, molecular biology, cancer biology, immunology, or a closely related field. The ideal candidate will be highly motivated in performing translational cancer biology research, design and see through independent projects to completion, through publication and presentation of findings. Experience in utilizing mouse models of cancer, molecular biology techniques and bioinformatics will be highly valued.u00a0Job SummaryPerforms a variety of independent laboratory work and experiments such as determining experimental protocols and preparation of specimens and cultures. Prepares reports of findings subsequent to compilation and analyzation. Oversees specimen inventory. Develops documentation for publication; crafts manuscripts and grant proposals.Essential FunctionsMust be able to perform routine and more difficult procedures, analyzes data and coherently presents results in the form of presentations, abstracts, manuscripts and the basis for grant writing, preparation and submission with PI supervision.Physical EffortModerate 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.Assignment Category:u00a0Full-time regularJob Classification:u00a0Staff.Laboratory Research Technician IIIJob Family:u00a0ResearchJob Sub Family:u00a0LaboratoryCampus:u00a0PittsburghMinimum Education Level Required:u00a0Bachelor's DegreeMinimum Years of Experience Required:u00a02Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience:u00a0NoWork Schedule:u00a0Monday through Friday, 9am - 5pmWork Arrangement:u00a0On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.Hiring Range:u00a0$37,182 - $46,478Relocation_Offered:u00a0YesVisa Sponsorship Provided:u00a0YesBackground Check:u00a0For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background checkChild Protection Clearances:u00a0Not ApplicableRequired Documents:u00a0ResumeOptional Documents:u00a0Cover LetterPI280565343

Created: 2025-12-15