Research Technician

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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