Bachelor's Degree of equivalent working experience
1 year of technical experience with laboratory automation equipment
1 year of laboratory experience in molecular biology
A combination of education and meaningful experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.
Successful background investigation may be required.
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Location
Pittsburgh, PA Job Function
Researchers Position Type
Staff - Regular Full Time/Part time
Full time Pay Basis
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Carnegie Mellon University is a private, global research university that challenges the curious and hardworking to deliver work that matters. Our extraordinary institution has distinctive areas of excellence and a culture marked by ambition and a deep, practical engagement with challenges facing society. We continue to produce talented alumni and draw faculty and staff eager to be a part of the university's creative, dedicated and close-knit community. We place emphasis on practical problem solving, interdisciplinary learning, a transformative spirit, and collaboration.
The Ray and Stephanie Lane Computational Biology Department (CBD) is renowned for its interdisciplinary approach to studying biological systems using computational methods. Faculty and researchers collaborate across fields such as computer science, biology, and statistics to address complex biological questions. Their work spans diverse areas including genomics, bioinformatics, systems biology, and computational neuroscience, driving innovation at the intersection of computation and life sciences.
We are searching for a Laboratory Assistant III. The position will help our lab by monitoring and performing routine maintenance on laboratory automation equipment, providing training on equipment use, providing advice on protocol development, preparing samples, assisting students and such other tasks.
Core Responsibilities
Preparing samples and equipment for laboratory course sessions
Improving and/or designing laboratory exercises making use of laboratory automation, including development of protocols
Monitoring equipment and scheduling repair and/or maintenance as necessary
Delivering course content and instructing students and other duties as assigned
Maintaining flow cytometry equipment
Managing and training users of flow cytometry equipment
Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within CMU. Inclusion, collaboration and cultural sensitivity are valued proficiencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work.
Carnegie Mellon University · Pittsburgh, PA