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IMCPL - Specialty Lab Tech - RSIV

University of Pittsburgh

University of Pittsburgh

Pittsburgh, PA, USA
Posted on Feb 10, 2026
IMCPL - Specialty Lab Tech - RSIV
Health Sciences Core Research Facilities - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26000801)

Work as part of the Health Sciences Immunologic Monitoring and Cellular Products Laboratory (IMCPL) team. Perform advanced laboratory testing and processing. Manufacture cellular therapy products for patient treatment Utilize cutting-edge techniques and advanced instrumentation. Author SOPs and qualify, validate processes and platforms for process development, process control, and product release.Perform specialized. Quality Control tests related to CGT product development and clinical studies. This includes testing for identity, purity, composition, integrity, safety, activity, stability, viability, and potency assays. Collect background information for testing/experiments/production; initiate paperwork, perform test set-up, work area, and equipment. Calculate and analyze assay/test results and quality control information. Investigate abnormal results in accordance with established protocols. Implement all quality controls to ensure assay and process validity; adhere to departmental safety standards in responsibly handling, processing, and testing specimens and materials. Follow cGMP (current good manufacturing practices) guidelines in the production of cellular products. Be self-driven, sincere, thorough, and have an eye for details

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

Work as part of the Health Sciences Immunologic Monitoring and Cellular Products Laboratory (IMCPL) team. Perform advanced laboratory testing and processing. Manufacture cellular therapy products for patient treatment Utilize cutting-edge techniques and advanced instrumentation. Author SOPs and qualify, validate processes and platforms for process development, process control, and product release.Perform specialized. Quality Control tests related to CGT product development and clinical studies. This includes testing for identity, purity, composition, integrity, safety, activity, stability, viability, and potency assays. Collect background information for testing/experiments/production; initiate paperwork, perform test set-up, work area, and equipment. Calculate and analyze assay/test results and quality control information. Investigate abnormal results in accordance with established protocols. Implement all quality controls to ensure assay and process validity; adhere to departmental safety standards in responsibly handling, processing, and testing specimens and materials. Follow cGMP (current good manufacturing practices) guidelines in the production of cellular products. Be self-driven, sincere, thorough, and have an eye for details

Physical Effort

Bending, lifting to put away supplies. Walking between building. Sitting and standing for long periods at the bench. Reading small font.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category Full-time regular
Job Classification Staff.Laboratory Research Technician IV
Job Family Research
Job Sub-Family Laboratory
Campus Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required 3
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience? Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
Work Schedule Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., schedule as set with supervisor
Work Arrangement On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
Hiring Range TBD Based Upon Qualifications
Relocation Offered No
Visa Sponsorship Provided No
Background Check For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances Not Applicable
Required Documents Resume, Cover Letter
Optional Documents Not Applicable