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Job type: Permanent

Discipline: Biochemistry, Biological Sciences, Immunology

Location: United States

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Proclinical is currently recruiting for a Research Technician with a pharmaceutical company located in Pittsburgh, PA.

Job Responsibilities:

Conducts routine and non-routine lab procedures and assays for molecular, cellular and metabolic characterization of relevant samples from mouse models of cancer and human clinical cancer tissue under the supervision of Principal Scientist
Assists experimental team members in biological, immunological assay development to investigate mechanisms of immune-mediated effects of novel identified targets
As needed, supports the development and validation of new technologies for molecular, cellular and metabolic characterization of samples
Documents and maintains a detailed and precise record of work performed
Performs lab managerial, which includes ordering supplies and maintaining inventory, ensuring safety, service and maintain laboratory instruments of the lab, etc.
Other job duties as assigned

Skills and Requirements:

Bachelor's degree in biology, biochemistry, or closed related field with 1-2 years of experience in industry or academic research lab setting
Basic skills in laboratory techniques
Prior research experience desired experience with several of the following relevant techniques:

Mammalian cell culture
Flow cytometry and cell sorting
Molecular biology techniques (e.g., PCR, development of genetic constructs, cloning, primer design, etc.)
NGS (WGS, WES or RNAseq, including preparation of genomic libraries)
Processing and characterization of fresh human tumor samples

Experience with Prism, Flowjo, MS office is desired
Experience in working under GLP standards and ensuring safety compliance under BSL-2
Experience with laboratory information system (LIMS) is a plus
Good verbal and written communication skills and the ability to interpret, summarize, and present results in a clear, concise, accurate manner
Must be team oriented and able to work in a highly collaborative and interactive work environment to complete complex tasks
Must be able to manage multiple and rapidly changing priorities and have ability to quickly learn new skills
Must be detail-oriented and well organized

If you are having difficulty in applying or if you have any questions, please contact Nikki Ranieri at 215-531-5288.

ProClinical is a specialist employment agency and recruitment business, providing job opportunities within major pharmaceutical, biopharmaceutical, biotechnology and medical device companies.

Proclinical Staffing is an equal opportunity employer.

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