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Posted August 14, 2026

Laboratory Research Technician IV- PBC

University of Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, United States 15260 Full-Time
Reference: 286479233


Laboratory Research Technician IV- PBC

Health Sciences Core Research Facilities - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26005092)


Job Summary

Performs a variety of independent and complex laboratory work and experiments. Analyzes and interprets data, compiles results, and prepares reports. Maintains inventory, ordering, and logs. Writes manuscripts and grant proposals and prepares data visualizations.


Essential Functions

Performs a variety of independent and complex laboratory work and experiments. Analyzes and interprets data, compiles results, and prepares reports. Maintains inventory, ordering, and logs.Job Duties Performs a variety of independent and complex laboratory work and experiments, including determining experimental protocols and preparing laboratory specimens and cultures. Provides research experiment design expertise. Analyzes experimental data and interprets results; compiles results; writes reports and summaries of findings. Maintains supply inventory and ordering. Maintains lab and chemical inventory. Keeps detailed, accurate, and timely data and log books. Prepares data, graphs, tables, and charts to document experimental results for publication. Writes technical support regarding testing methodologies for manuscripts; performs literature searches; summarizes findings for reports and written documentations. Develops expert recommendations and problem resolutions to improve research efforts.


Physical Effort

Walking around campus, sitting and standing for long periods of time. Lifting up to 40 pounds. Bending and lifting to put away supplies. Reading small print on tubes and vials. Working under standard office and laboratory overhead lighting. Ability to walk up a minimum of 2 flights of stairs.



Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Laboratory Research Technician IV

Job Family: Research

Job Sub Family: Laboratory

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 3

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, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., schedule as set with supervisor

Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: Yes

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, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable



Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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