Description
PBC - Tissue Bank Technologist II
Health Sciences Core Research Facilities - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (25005500)
The Pitt Biospecimen Core (PBC) is an institutional resource for collection, processing, and disbursement of biospecimens dedicated to serving the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC Faculty in meeting their research needs. PBC Labs are located at UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Magee-Womens, UPMC Shadyside and UPMC Children's Hospitals.
Reviewing the Operating Room schedule to identify cases eligible for researcher projects. Working closely with the Department of Pathology, the incumbent will collect, process, disburse, and store human biological materials based on established protocols. Processing may include but is not limited to aliquoting blood products, gross dissection of tissue, and PBMC isolation. Routine data entry into specimen inventory system for the collection, receipt, disbursement, and storage of each sample. Rotation at other PBC labs is required. Pulls samples to fill requests based on PBC customer projects. Ordering lab supplies. Utilizes personal protective equipment and ensures adherence to all applicable protocols and guidelines.
Job Summary
Coordinates to obtain human tissue specimens and processes and banks human tissue from surgical and autopsy patients. Prepares samples and records for disbursement. Acts as point of contact for tissue bank technicians and provides guidance. Performs inventory maintenance and data entry functions. Utilizes personal protective equipment and ensures adherence to all applicable protocols and guidelines.
Essential Functions
The Pitt Biospecimen Core (PBC) is an institutional resource for collection, processing, and disbursement of biospecimens dedicated to serving the University of Pittsburgh and UPMC Faculty in meeting their research needs. PBC Labs are located at UPMC Presbyterian, UPMC Magee-Womens, UPMC Shadyside and UPMC Children's Hospitals.
Reviewing the Operating Room schedule to identify cases eligible for researcher projects. Working closely with the Department of Pathology, the incumbent will collect, process, disburse, and store human biological materials based on established protocols. Processing may include but is not limited to aliquoting blood products, gross dissection of tissue, and PBMC isolation. Routine data entry into specimen inventory system for the collection, receipt, disbursement, and storage of each sample. Rotation at other PBC labs is required. Pulls samples to fill requests based on PBC customer projects. Ordering lab supplies. Utilizes personal protective equipment and ensures adherence to all applicable protocols and guidelines.
Physical Effort
Walking to and from locations within hospital.• Sitting and standing for long periods of time at the bench.• Reading small print on tubes, cryovials, and labels. • Lifting up to 30 pounds. Bending and lifting to put away supplies.
Assignment Category: Full-time regular
Job Classification: Staff.Tissue Bank Technologist II
Job Family: Health Professionals
Job Sub Family: Tissue Bank
Campus: Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required: 2
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. schedule as set with supervisor
Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications
Relocation_Offered: No
Visa Sponsorship Provided: No
Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable
Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter
Optional Documents: Not Applicable
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