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Posted: 18-Mar-25
Location: Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Type: Full-time
Salary: Commensurate with experience
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Internal Number: 101050
POSITION SUMMARY:
A laboratory in the Department of Biological Sciences seeks an experienced research scientist/technician with expertise in biochemistry/molecular biology or a related field. The candidate must be able to work independently, but also work cooperatively, to support the goals of the lab and other lab members. The position will entail limited laboratory management duties.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Conducts independent scientific research in support of laboratory goals. Provide technical and scientific support to other laboratory members.
Conducts experiments using common molecular/biochemical techniques including but not limited to PCR, RT-PCR cloning, western blotting, microscopy, gel electrophoresis, isolation of cellular fractions, enzymatic assays, growth analyses, and related procedures.
Collects, analyzes, and presents scientific data at a professional level, using the appropriate computer applications.
Interacts with and, potentially, be involved in the training of undergraduate and graduate students.
Limited lab management duties may include oversight of lab organization, equipment, safety, and the maintenance of common supplies and reagents.
Performs other related job duties as assigned by the Principal Investigator.
REQUIREMENTS:
Minimum qualifications:
Master’s degree in biology, biochemistry, molecular biology or a related field from an accredited institution and 3 years of prior laboratory experience.
An alternate combination of training and experience that allows for the performance of the essential job duties will be considered.
Preferred qualifications:
Experience with proper handling of hazardous chemicals and materials and other standard laboratory safety measures.
Experience with yeast biology and lipid analyses a plus, but not required.
Ability to perform the described duties and responsibilities.
Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination of experience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilities required to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Experience with proper handling of hazardous chemicals and materials and other standard laboratory safety measures.
Experience with yeast biology and lipid analyses a plus, but not required.
Ability to perform the described duties and responsibilities
Commitment to the University’s values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and recognition of the importance of treating each individual with dignity and respect consistent with the University’s Mission. Demonstrated experience with, and understanding of, the broad diversity of the University community (students, faculty, staff and others).
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the University Community.
Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the University and to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. The mission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit of service, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and an ecumenical campus community.
