Biological Sciences - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (23003738)
Performs a variety of laboratory experiments and procedures. Prepares specimens. Oversees supply management. Operates and properly maintains equipment.
The technician will help create and maintain colonies of polyploid duckweed which are small aquatic fast growing plants. They will help conduct experiments exploring the ecological and evolutionary impacts of whole genome duplication such as challenging to various biotic and abiotic stressors and conduct genetic analyses. They will collect and help interpret data as well as help with ordering materials. The work will be conducted in the lab or greenhouse. They will be integrated in both the Turcotte and Ashman lab and give presentations of their work at lab meetings and sometimes help other lab members with their experiments. They will also have an opportunity to conduct their own supervised research project. The technician needs to be organized and prioritize duties, be detail oriented, and communicate issues.
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Assignment Category Full-time regular
Job Classification Staff.Laboratory Research Technician II
Job Family Research
Job Sub-Family Laboratory
Campus Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required 1
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.
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 Yes
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
Essential Functions Maintaining the polyploid collection. Maintaining and updating data files. Helping setup and run experiments. Collecting and processing data.
Physical Effort Mostly working in the lab with small quantities of water and small plants. Work in a hot greenhouse. Lift 20-40 lbs.