Description
Laboratory Research Technician
Med-Immunology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (25007069)
Performs a variety of independent laboratory work and experiments such as determining experimental protocols and preparation of specimens and cultures. Prepares reports of findings subsequent to compilation and analyzation. Oversees specimen inventory. Develops documentation for publication; crafts manuscripts and grant proposals.
Job Summary
Performs a variety of independent laboratory work and experiments such as determining experimental protocols and preparation of specimens and cultures. Prepares reports of findings subsequent to compilation and analyzation. Oversees specimen inventory. Develops documentation for publication; crafts manuscripts and grant proposals.
Essential Functions
This is a joint position between the Koenigshoff and Das labs. The Das lab has developed a range of interpretable machine learning approaches including SLIDE. This new position will focus on - i) applying machine learning and computational systems approaches to multi-omic datasets in the context of senescence in conjunction with the Koenigshoff lab, and ii) enhancing SLIDE with biological priors and applying it to metabolomic data.
Physical Effort
Little physical effort required. Duties are primarily sedentary. May be required to move objects up to 25 pounds occasionally.
Assignment Category: Full-time regular
Job Classification: Staff.Laboratory Research Technician III
Job Family: Research
Job Sub Family: Laboratory
Campus: Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required: 2
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.
Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification: Skills required The basic skillset required for this position includes experience in statistics, machine learning, and coding in Python and R. Other useful skills include work in immunology/biology and experience with single-cell omics and sequence data.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m
Work Arrangement: Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.
Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon 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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