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Laboratory Research Technician IV (Histotechnician)Med-Pathology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26000939)u00a0Job SummaryPerforms 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 FunctionsThe University of Pittsburgh, School of Medicine, Dept. of Pathology is seeking an experiencedu00a0HISTOTECHNICIANu00a0for the position ofu00a0Lab Manager/Laboratory Research Technician IV.Lab Manager responsibilities:- 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 and oversees specimen inventory and ordering. Maintains lab and chemical inventory.- Keeps detailed, accurate, and timely data and logbooks.- Prepares data, graphs, tables, and charts to document experimental results for publication.- Writes manuscripts and grant proposals; performs literature searches; summarizes findings for reports and written documentations.- Develops expert recommendations and problem resolutions to improve research efforts.- Serves as Safety Officer as directed and/or needed.Additional requirements:- Must be able to perform all basic histology and immunohistochemistry procedures: grossing, processing, embedding, sectioning, special stains, equipment maintenance, and other routine lab tasks- Follow established protocols and troubleshoot basic immunohistochemistry as necessary- Compliance with regulatory training and EHS requirements- Histotechnician Certification (HT ASCP) or Histotechnologist Certification (HTL ASCP) preferredThe job duties outlined in this job description include common job responsibilities for this title and level of jobs and are not intended to cover every duty. The University reserves the right to assign other duties to employees that are not listed in this job description.Physical EffortThe position is mostly sedentary but may require walking between collaboration areas.Assignment Category:u00a0Full-time regularJob Classification:u00a0Staff.Laboratory Research Technician IVJob Family:u00a0ResearchJob Sub Family:u00a0LaboratoryCampus:u00a0PittsburghMinimum Education Level Required:u00a0Bachelor's DegreeMinimum Years of Experience Required:u00a03Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience:u00a0Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.Work Schedule:u00a0Monday - Friday 8:30-5:00Work Arrangement:u00a0On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.Hiring Range:u00a0TBD Based Upon QualificationsRelocation_Offered:u00a0NoVisa Sponsorship Provided:u00a0NoBackground Check:u00a0For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background checkChild Protection Clearances:u00a0Not ApplicableRequired Documents:u00a0ResumeOptional Documents:u00a0Cover LetterPI282512922