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Laboratory Technician - 26005505

University of Pittsburgh

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Compensation
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Location
Pittsburgh, PA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
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Job overview

The University of Pittsburgh’s Zhang Lab is hiring a Laboratory Technician to support translational studies on lung disease. The role involves daily care and management of research mice, assistance with approved animal procedures, and routine laboratory experiments. The technician will maintain accurate records, monitor laboratory supplies and equipment, and help ensure the laboratory remains clean, safe, and well organized while following animal welfare, biosafety, and regulatory requirements.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Research Mouse CareGenotypingLaboratory ProceduresAnimal ProceduresBiological Sample Processing

Qualifications

Bachelor's DegreeSit or Stand 8 Hours

Full job description

Laboratory Technician Med-Medicine - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26005505) The Pulmonary, Allergy, Critical Care, and Sleep Medicine Division is made of up approximately 70 clinical staff and over 100 research staff who work in a variety of locations including: Bridgeside Point, Biomedical Science Tower (BST), UPMC Hospitals including Presbyterian, Shadyside, East, Jameson and Mercy. The division provides world class services across 10 inpatient services at five hospitals and over 70,000 outpatient office visits. We have a major research mission that focuses on basic, clinical, and translational research on the lung, microbiome, COVID-19, sleep medicine, and allergy and immunology. Zhang Lab is hiring a reliable and highly organized Laboratory Technician to support translational studies on lung disease. This position will support the daily care and management of research mice, assist with approved animal procedures, and conduct routine laboratory experiments. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strong commitment to animal welfare, biosafety, and regulatory compliance, while maintaining precise records and ensuring that the laboratory remains clean, safe, and well organized. 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. Essential Functions 1. Manage laboratory mice, including monitoring their health and behavior, establishing breeding pairs, weaning offspring, and applying identification ear tags. 2. Maintain complete and accurate records of animal health, colony numbers, breeding activities, and experimental results. 3. Conduct genotyping and other standard laboratory procedures. 4. Support investigators with routine approved procedures, including weighing, dosing, injections, and biological sample processing. 5. Monitor and maintain inventories of laboratory supplies, equipment, and materials; reorder items as needed. Physical Effort Must be able to sit/stand for up to 8 hours a day. Assignment Category: Full-time regular Job Classification: Staff.Laboratory Research Technician I Job Family: Research Job Sub Family: Laboratory Campus: Pittsburgh Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree Minimum Years of Experience Required: No experience required Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu View the full job description on the employer's website. Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. PI286894223 / 11-9121.01 Clinical Research Coordinators

How this job compares

Set against the 2,026 open Laboratory Technician jobs on Olive Jobs, counted October 27, 2026.

Pay
  • This postingNot listed
  • US median$50–70K/yr227 salary ranges
  • Pennsylvania median$18–21/hr51 hourly ranges
Openings
Olive Jobs lists 156 open Laboratory Technician jobs in Pennsylvania and 2,026 across the US. None of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Hiring the most in Pennsylvania
Experience
Laboratory Technician postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year of experience at the median; the middle half ask for 1 to 2 years (870 postings).
Education
286 of the 2,026 open Laboratory Technician jobs (14%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

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