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Laboratory Research Technician at University of Pittsburgh

Posted in General Business 30+ days ago.

Type: Full-Time
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania





Job Description:


The Rizzo Laboratory in the Department of Medicine, Aging Institute, is seeking a qualified candidate to support critical experiments investigating the pathophysiology of diseases of Aging including Alzheimer's disease, neurodegenerative disorders, and related neuropsychiatric and cognitive co-morbidities. The lab uses preclinical model systems and translational approaches towards identifying disease and symptom-modifying therapeutics for Alzheimer's Disease. The laboratory is also a critical component of the Model Organism Development for Late Onset Alzheimer's Disease (MODEL-AD) consortium (www.model-ad.org). The position requires basic colony management skills to support mouse breeding efforts. Specifically, the incumbent will be supporting breeding, weaning, and genotyping of mouse models. The incumbent has a functional understanding of basic biology.

Previous experience working with laboratory mice or rats or wet lab experience preferred. Under the supervision of the laboratory manager, the research technician is expected to complete experiments with a degree of independence. Multi-tasking several experiments simultaneously with efficient time management is necessary. The incumbent is highly dependable and flexible, and capable of working semi-autonomously.





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