Precision Therapeutics, Inc. is a start-up bio-technology located on the South Side of
Pittsburgh. PTI assists Oncologists in choosing effective cancer therapies for cancer patients.
We are currently seeking a Senior Clinical Laboratory Technician to join the clinical laboratory
team.

 Duties and Responsibilities:

As a member of a clinical team in a CLIA-certified high complexity laboratory, the Senior Clinical Laboratory Technician will be responsible for taking a leadership role in
completing quality assurance and quality control tasks, identifying and devloping areas for process optimization of the current clinical process, and mentoring new employees. The Senior Clinical Laboratory Technician will also be responsible for performing all aspects of chemoresponse testing (including, but not limited to, cell maintenance, preparation of microtiter plates, drug treatment, drug removal, immunohistochemistry), accessioning and processing of specimens, maintenance of primary cell cultures, and operating lab computers for data entry and analysis. This position is best suited to someone desiring to work in a proactive team environment that places strong emphasis on providing accurate and timely information to physicians. If you are seeking a dynamic, challenging atmosphere, that is never boring, with a chance to make a difference and help cancer patients, email your resume to PTIResumes@ptilabs.com with the words “Senior Clinical Laboratory Technician” in the subject of the email.

Qualifications:

Education

• AS degree and relevant experience required, BS or MS degree with a major in a natural science preferred

Experience

• 1-4 years experience in a laboratory setting

Required Skills

• Problem-solver who makes sound decisions
  
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Accurate and thorough
• Able to follow instructions and management direction
• Productive – able to consistently complete work on time or ahead of schedule
• Well developed and effective communication skills
• Phone, Documentation, In-Person
• Project, Excel, Word
• Must be able to participate in an after hours on-call schedule on rotational basis as part of the laboratory team
• Aseptic laboratory technique

Preferred Skills:

• Quality control experience
• Cell culture experience
• Experience handling chemotherapeutics
• Regulatory/compliance experience
• Clinical trial experience