Laboratory Research Specialist - (Pittsburgh, PA)

The Aging Institute at the University of Pittsburgh is seeking a qualified Laboratory Research Technician. The incumbent will conduct research in a state-of-the-art laboratory, primarily in the areas of inflammation, metabolism and drug discovery. Under the supervision of the Primary Investigator, the Research Technician will be responsible for executing experiments and designing experiments with independence. Also, it is essential that the applicant be able to troubleshoot technical issues and execute statistical analyses and present data at internal meetings. The communication of results, issues, and needs with teammates is necessary. The Laboratory Research Technician will also be responsible for training new hires entering the lab on the local protocols and will have a leadership position among lab personnel for organization and execution of experiments.