OMICS Laboratory Research Technician IV

Title: OMICS Laboratory Research Technician IV
Location: Onsite, Pittsburgh, PA 15219
Type: 6-month contract to Hire
Hours: 8AM-5PM
Start: December

Overview:
Join a vital institutional core research team to support biological research by using techniques from various fields like genomics, proteomics, and transcriptomics. Also, analyzes and interprets data, compiles results, and prepares reports. Maintains inventory, ordering, and logs. Writes manuscripts and grant proposals and prepares data visualizations.

If you're passionate about advancing research through independent and complex laboratory work, apply today!

Responsibilities

• Perform a variety of independent and complex laboratory experiments, including determining experimental protocols, preparing laboratory specimens, and maintaining cell cultures in compliance with established SOPs.
• Independently perform clinical and research testing following CLIA/CAP and institutional standards. Process clinical, QC, and PT specimens through established workflows while demonstrating strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Accurately record and maintain all experimental and clinical data, ensuring completeness in logbooks, laboratory notebooks, and Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS). Utilize barcode scanning to verify chain-of-custody and track sample progression through multiple workflows.
• Maintain proficiency in molecular biology and genomic techniques, including but not limited to:
• Nucleic acid extraction and quantitation PCR, RT-PCR, and qPCR
• Sanger sequencing, methylation analysis, LOH, and MassARRAY MALDI-TOF
• Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)
• Operate, calibrate, and perform routine maintenance on laboratory instrumentation. Troubleshoot issues related to instruments, methodology, or specimens and implement corrective actions per established protocols.
• Perform high-volume sample triage and accessioning of various sample types (blood, plasma, urine, saliva, swabs, stool, tissue-derived materials) following CAP/CLIA SOPs, ensuring accurate labeling, barcoding, and traceability within LIMS.
• Analyze experimental and clinical data, interpret results, and compile findings into detailed reports, charts, and summaries for internal and publication use.
• Contribute to manuscript preparation, grant proposals, and literature reviews, summarizing data to support research and regulatory documentation.
• Develop and recommend improvements to laboratory operations, methodologies, and workflows to enhance research efficiency and quality.
• Serve as Safety Officer or equivalent as needed, ensuring adherence to all laboratory safety, biosafety, and compliance regulations.
• Participate in continuing education, seminars, and internal development programs to maintain and expand professional and technical expertise.
• Effectively communicate with team members and leadership to ensure smooth daily operations and consistent quality outcomes.

Requirements

• Bachelor'sdegree
• 3+ years of relevant experience
• Proficiency in molecular biology and genomic techniques, including but not limited to:
• Nucleic acid extraction and quantitation
• sample preparation
• PCR, RT-PCR, and qPCR
• Next-Generation Sequencing (NGS)

• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, problem-solving abilities, and the capacity to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
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