Laboratory Assistant III - School of Computer Science - CBD

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 24,796 - 38,572; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement contributions

Tuition benefits

Paid time off

Life and AD&D insurance

Transit pass

Childcare assistance

Fitness center access

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA invites applications for a Laboratory Assistant III to support laboratory automation and instructional activities. The role involves preparing samples, developing automated lab exercises, and maintaining flow cytometry equipment while supporting students.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor's degree and 1–3 years of relevant laboratory automation and molecular biology experience, with strong problem‑solving and communication skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• 1–3 years of technical experience with laboratory automation equipment.
• 1–3 years of laboratory experience in molecular biology.
• Strong problem‑solving, reasoning, communication, and organization skills.
• Combination of education and meaningful experience may be considered.
• Successful completion of a pre‑employment background check.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples and equipment for laboratory course sessions.
• Improve and/or design laboratory exercises using automation, including protocol development.
• Monitor equipment and schedule repair or maintenance as necessary.
• Deliver course content and instruct students.
• Maintain flow cytometry equipment.
• Manage and train users of flow cytometry equipment.

Skills

Laboratory automation experience

Molecular biology experience

Strong problem solving

Organization skills

Education + experience considered

Background check completion

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Flow cytometry equipment

Job description

Position Overview

The Ray and Stephanie Lane Computational Biology Department (CBD) is seeking a Laboratory Assistant III in Pittsburgh, PA to support laboratory automation and instructional activities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare samples and equipment for laboratory course sessions
• Improve and/or design laboratory exercises using automation, including protocol development
• Monitor equipment and schedule repair or maintenance as necessary
• Deliver course content and instruct students
• Maintain flow cytometry equipment
• Manage and train users of flow cytometry equipment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required
• 1–3 years of technical experience with laboratory automation equipment
• 1–3 years of laboratory experience in molecular biology
• Strong problem‑solving, reasoning, communication, and organization skills
• Combination of education and meaningful experience may be considered
• Successful completion of a pre‑employment background check

Employment Details

Job Function: Researchers
Position Type: Staff – Regular
Full Time
Pay Basis: Hourly

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous retirement savings program with employer contributions
• Tuition benefits
• Paid time off and observed holidays
• Life and accidental death and disability insurance
• Free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass
• Family Concierge Team for childcare assistance
• Fitness center access

EEO Statement

Carnegie Mellon University is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Disability/Veteran.