• [Photo] Judy Tucker June 25, 2012

    BACKGROUND

    UPMC Presbyterian offers a wide range of health care services, providing state-of-the-art medical care to patients in the tri-state area and throughout the world. This 913-bed facility in Oakland is a renowned center for organ transplantation, and a recognized leader in cardiology and cardiothoracic surgery, critical care medicine, oncology, neurosurgery, and trauma services. UPMC Presbyterian is designated as a Level I Regional Resource Trauma Center.

    RESPONSIBILITIES

    We are currently seeking candidates for a full-time PhD level Technical Specialist to help support the day-to-day operations of the Molecular Anatomic Pathology Department to work on design, development and validation of clinical molecular assays, including the next generation sequencing platform for the Molecular Anatomic Pathology laboratory. The laboratory is a dynamic, rapidly growing clinical molecular diagnostic laboratory that provides a diverse battery of molecular testing services in the area of solid tumors. Ideal candidate should be familiar with basic molecular protocols.

    REQUIREMENTS

    Basic Qualifications:
    • Doctoral degree in an area of basic or applied science required
    • 2 or more years postdoctoral training preferred
    • Strong background in molecular biological techniques is preferred as well as command of relevant background knowledge in Molecular Biology, Virology, and Biochemistry and demonstrated ability to design and perform `bench' studies
    • Supervisory experience and a demonstrated capability to troubleshoot technical problems required
    • Ability to function independently, to follow, and understand relevant primary scientific and clinical literature, strong interpersonal skills, and a commitment to the Division's clinical service mission required
    • Prefer experience in gene expression and SNP array platforms

    TERMS

    Full-time

    LOCALE

    Pittsburgh, PA

    COMPENSATION

    Negotiable

    UPMC also offers a variety of benefit options designed to provide personal security, convenience, and assistance to you and your family. With this flexibility and choice, you can decide which options best meet your needs.

    HOW TO APPLY

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    We welcome you to view the complete job description and apply today at http://bit.ly/TechSpecialist_2018490.

    Job ID: 2018490

    POLICY

    EOE

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