Description
Laboratory Research Technician II
Med-Anesthesiology and Perioperative Medicine - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26004608)
Job Summary
Performs a variety of laboratory experiments and procedures. Prepares specimens. Oversees supply management. Operates and properly maintains equipment.
Essential Functions
Performs a variety of laboratory experiments and procedures. Prepares specimens. Oversees supply management. Operates and properly maintains equipment.
Dr. Siamak Salavatian's laboratory in the University of Pittsburgh is seeking a full-time Research Assistant to support funded studies of the autonomic nervous system, cardiac electrophysiology, and neuromodulation in cardiovascular disease.
The Research Assistant will support preclinical experiments involving neural recordings, cardiac electrophysiology, physiological monitoring, and neuromodulation. Responsibilities include experimental preparation, data acquisition and quality monitoring, equipment setup, recordkeeping, data organization, and analysis of neural, electrocardiographic, electrophysiological, and hemodynamic signals.
The individual will work closely with the principal investigator and other laboratory members, including technicians, students, postdoctoral fellows, clinicians, and engineers.
Basic computer and organizational skills are required. Experience with biomedical signal acquisition or analysis, electrophysiology, programming in MATLAB or Python, or large-animal research is preferred but not required. Training will be provided.
Excellent communication, analytical skills, attention to detail, reliability, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively are essential. Some scheduling flexibility may be required based on experimental timelines."
Physical Effort
Must be able to sit or stand for prolonged periods of time.
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, 8:30am - 5:00 pm
Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
Hiring Range: To be determined based on 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
Optional Documents: Not Applicable
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