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Research Technician -----------------
UPCI Basic Research Administration Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh 26001263
We are seeking a highly motivated wet bench technician to support innovative single-cell research focused on polyploid giant cancer cells (PGCCs) cancer cell migration and therapeutic resistance. The successful candidate will contribute to high-throughput experimental platforms integrating robotic liquid handling, quantitative imaging, and molecular analyses while providing essential support for routine laboratory operations and collaborative research projects. Our laboratory is recognized for its expertise in single-cell experimental platforms particularly in studies of polyploid giant cancer cells (PGCCs) and cancer cell migration. We leverage high-throughput microfluidic systems, robotic liquid handling, and advanced image acquisition and computational image-processing pipelines to interrogate cellular heterogeneity, therapeutic response, and metastatic potential at single-cell resolution. The technician will play a key role in supporting and expanding these technically sophisticated platforms.
Education and Experience Requirements -----------------------------------
A Bachelors degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Engineering, or a related field is required. A Masters degree is desirable but not required. Candidates should have at least 1-2 years of hands-on laboratory experience in cell and molecular biology, academic research experience acceptable. Demonstrated experience in mammalian cell culture is required. Experience with drug screening assays, flow cytometry, basic biochemical techniques (e.g., protein and nucleic acid analysis, PCR, qPCR, cloning, or sequencing library preparation) is preferred. Familiarity with high-throughput assays, automated liquid handling systems, quantitative imaging, or data organization is a plus. Experience with animal research (e.g., mouse handling or tumor models) is desirable but not required.
Responsibilities ----------------
The technician will perform a variety of independent laboratory work and experiments, such as:
The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, organized, capable of working both independently and collaboratively, and committed to maintaining rigorous experimental standards.
Work Environment ----------------
Little physical effort is required. Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.
About the University of Pittsburgh ---------------------------------
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer, disability, and veteran.