Laboratory Assistant

Taleo; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Laboratory Assistant to perform general laboratory chores, maintain inventory and equipment, and assist staff.

This on-campus role includes quality control testing, setup for seminars, and adherence to safety standards while supporting pharmacology and biology departments.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• No prior laboratory experience required; combination of education and related experience will be considered.

Responsibilities

• Walk between locations performing essential lab tasks and duties.
• Maintain inventory, order supplies and keep equipment clean and calibrated.
• Perform quality control tests and document results for validity.
• Assist staff and lab managers under supervision and ensure safety standards.

Skills

Manual dexterity

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Job description

Job Description - Laboratory Assistant (26006122)

Laboratory Assistant

Med-Pharmacology and Chemical Biology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - ( 26006122 )

Completes general laboratory chores, including scheduling, stocking, cleaning, autoclaving, glasswashing, sterilization of laboratory glassware and setting up and maintaining laboratory support equipment for Department of Pharmacology and Chemical Biology as well as the Organ Pathobiology and Therapeutics Institute (OPTIn). Performs quality control testing in accordance to prescribed protocols; evaluates test results QC and maintenance of laboratory support equipment. Records all quality controls instituted to ensure test validity (calibrates and maintains laboratory equipment). Maintains Conference rooms for Department of Chemical Biology and Organ Pathobiology and Therapeutics Institute, including setting up for seminars, classes, and meetings as well as working with IT Operations to ensure equipment is in working order and supplies are maintained. Departmental support including mail/deliveries, printer maintenance, office supply inventories, etc. Assists Operations team and Lab Managers as directed/needed under close supervision. Adheres to departmental safety standards in responsibly handling, processing, and testing biological materials.

Job Summary

Performs general laboratory tasks, maintains inventory and equipment and orders supplies and parts, performs quality control testing, and assists other staff.

Essential Functions

Walking from place to place; standing and sitting to perform essential tasks. Good manual dexterity.

Physical Effort

Lifting and stacking of boxes of supplies, standing for extended periods required to fulfill workload. Light - Maximum lifting of up to 20 lbs. With frequent lifting/carrying of up to 10 lbs. or a negligible amount; significant walking or standing may be required or may involve sitting with a degree of pushing and pulling.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

Assignment Category Full-time regular

Job Classification Staff.Laboratory Assistant

Job Family Research

Job Sub-Family Laboratory

Campus Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Years of Experience Required No experience required

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.

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

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.