Research Technician Jobs in Pittsburgh, PA
Research Technician jobs in Pittsburgh concentrate in Oakland, Shadyside, and the South Side Flats, across academic medical centers, life sciences, and materials research. Employers hiring right now include University of Pittsburgh. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Laboratory Research Technician III - Meisel Lab
The University of Pittsburgh, Department of Immunology, is seeking a full-time technician to support newly funded research programs. The Meisel lab investigates mechanisms of how the gut microbiota modulates systemic immunity in autoimmunity and cancer (see Meisel et al Nature 2018; Pandey et al., Cell Host Microbe 2022; Bender et al., Cell 2023; Phelps et al. Cell 2025). There are opportunities for independent projects within the mission of the laboratory, based on the applicant’s skills and goals.
The applicant will perform a variety of independent laboratory work and experiments, including determining experimental protocols; preparing laboratory specimens and cultures; and conducting microbiology experiments involving bacterial culture from mouse and human tissue. The applicant will analyze experimental data, interpret results, compile findings, and prepare reports and summaries. Responsibilities will also include maintaining detailed, accurate, and timely data records and laboratory notebooks; overseeing specimen inventory, ordering, and lab and chemical inventory; and preparing data, graphs, tables, and charts to document experimental results for publication. In addition, the applicant will contribute to manuscript and grant proposal preparation, perform literature searches, summarize findings for reports and written documentation, consult with researchers and staff regarding laboratory procedures and experiments, and develop recommendations and problem resolutions to improve research efforts.
Other required skills: Excellent organizational and planning skills, and attention to detail, working under sterile conditions are essential. Strong mathematical skills related to the biological sciences, including dilutions, ratios, concentrations, etc. Must keep detailed and accurate records. Excellent writing and verbal communication.
Qualifications: A Bacherlor’s Degree in Microbiology or Biology is required. Two Professional Years of Experience is required for this position. Knowledge of mathematical and chemical principles. Must be highly organized and efficient with their time. Must maintain professional demeanor and work well with others. Must be able to prioritize daily duties.
Performs a variety of independent laboratory work and experiments such as determining experimental protocols and preparation of specimens and cultures. Prepares reports of findings subsequent to compilation and analyzation. Oversees specimen inventory. Develops documentation for publication; crafts manuscripts and grant proposals.
1. Prepare laboratory specimens and cultures; and conduct microbiology experiments involving bacterial culture from mouse and human tissue.
2. Analyze experimental data, interpret results, compile findings, and prepare reports and summaries.
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Laboratory Research Technician III - Meisel Lab
The University of Pittsburgh, Department of Immunology, is seeking a full-time technician to support newly funded research programs. The Meisel lab investigates mechanisms of how the gut microbiota modulates systemic immunity in autoimmunity and cancer (see Meisel et al Nature 2018; Pandey et al., Cell Host Microbe 2022; Bender et al., Cell 2023; Phelps et al. Cell 2025). There are opportunities for independent projects within the mission of the laboratory, based on the applicant’s skills and goals.
The applicant will perform a variety of independent laboratory work and experiments, including determining experimental protocols; preparing laboratory specimens and cultures; and conducting microbiology experiments involving bacterial culture from mouse and human tissue. The applicant will analyze experimental data, interpret results, compile findings, and prepare reports and summaries. Responsibilities will also include maintaining detailed, accurate, and timely data records and laboratory notebooks; overseeing specimen inventory, ordering, and lab and chemical inventory; and preparing data, graphs, tables, and charts to document experimental results for publication. In addition, the applicant will contribute to manuscript and grant proposal preparation, perform literature searches, summarize findings for reports and written documentation, consult with researchers and staff regarding laboratory procedures and experiments, and develop recommendations and problem resolutions to improve research efforts.
Other required skills: Excellent organizational and planning skills, and attention to detail, working under sterile conditions are essential. Strong mathematical skills related to the biological sciences, including dilutions, ratios, concentrations, etc. Must keep detailed and accurate records. Excellent writing and verbal communication.
Qualifications: A Bacherlor’s Degree in Microbiology or Biology is required. Two Professional Years of Experience is required for this position. Knowledge of mathematical and chemical principles. Must be highly organized and efficient with their time. Must maintain professional demeanor and work well with others. Must be able to prioritize daily duties.
Performs a variety of independent laboratory work and experiments such as determining experimental protocols and preparation of specimens and cultures. Prepares reports of findings subsequent to compilation and analyzation. Oversees specimen inventory. Develops documentation for publication; crafts manuscripts and grant proposals.
1. Prepare laboratory specimens and cultures; and conduct microbiology experiments involving bacterial culture from mouse and human tissue.
2. Analyze experimental data, interpret results, compile findings, and prepare reports and summaries.
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The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.
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Research Technician Jobs in Pittsburgh: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a research technician job in Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh's strongest hiring is in Oakland's university and hospital corridor, where academic medical centers, research universities, and affiliated labs post the most openings. Candidates with hands-on wet lab skills, experience with imaging or analytical instrumentation, or a background in materials science stand out locally. Tailoring your application to the specific research focus of a lab or department, rather than submitting a generic resume, gives you a real edge in this market.
Which companies hire research technicians in Pittsburgh?
Pittsburgh research technician roles are posted by University of Pittsburgh and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Pittsburgh's employer mix leans heavily toward research universities, academic health systems, and the biotech and materials-focused companies that have grown around them.
How can I get a research technician job in Pittsburgh with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Pittsburgh is a lab coordinator or research assistant role at one of Oakland's universities or affiliated teaching hospitals, where turnover creates steady openings for candidates without extensive experience. Volunteer or work-study positions in university research labs build the pipetting, documentation, and equipment skills employers look for first. Community college certificate programs in laboratory technology, paired with any direct lab exposure, consistently help candidates clear the initial screening at Pittsburgh's academic and hospital research centers.
Which industries hire the most research technicians in Pittsburgh?
The sectors hiring the most research technicians in Pittsburgh are Education, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Pittsburgh's concentration of research universities, nationally ranked medical centers, and a growing advanced materials and robotics ecosystem makes it one of the denser research employment markets in the mid-Atlantic and Midwest region.
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