Laboratory Research Technician I
University of Pittsburgh
A Research Tech I position is available in the Visual-Motor Neuroscience Laboratory at the University of Pittsburgh in the Department of Ophthalmology. The research focuses on the brain mechanisms that mediate vision, eye movements, and cognition.
Bachelor’s degree in Scientific field, 0 years experience required, but prior experience with laboratory work is required and working with animals, specifically non-human primates (NHP), is preferred.
Job Summary
Performs laboratory testing and some analysis on multiple types of specimen samples. Operates and properly sterilizes equipment and maintains inventory and assists with ordering.
Job duties include performing experiments for the laboratory's primary investigator (PI); daily evaluation of experiments; and assistance with the recording and interpretation of results. The ability to use a computer for neuroscience is required. Assistance in manuscript and grant preparation, surgical procedures, general lab organization and maintenance, and animal handling is expected. Prior experience with laboratory work is required and working with animals, specifically non-human primates (NHP), is preferred. Working with NHP’s will be a large part of this position and will require communicating with the animal facility and the PI on a regular basis. The willingness to learn new skills is required
Must be able to lift over 30 lbs.