Laboratory Manager

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Laboratory Manager to oversee day-to-day operations in a research lab located on campus in Pittsburgh. The role involves adapting, installing, and using scientific equipment, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and contributing to manuscript- and grant-related data generation.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree and at least two years of relevant experience, with hands-on skills in histology, molecular biology, and animal handling,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 2+ years of lab management or related experience preferred.
• Experience with mammalian tissue handling and basic molecular biology techniques.
• Ability to manage inventory, budgeting, and procurement for a research lab.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day lab operations and ensure safety compliance.
• Order, track, and receive lab supplies and reagents; manage budget functions.

Skills

Molecular biology

Histology

Mouse handling

Laboratory equipment maintenance

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Fluorescence microscopy

Confocal microscopy

MicroCT

Job description

Job Description - Laboratory Manager (26007061)

Laboratory Manager

Job Summary

Manages day-to-day laboratory operations while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and best practices. Works with, adapts, and installs scientific equipment in research laboratories. Collaborates on routine projects and procedures. Manages inventory and equipment and performs budget functions.

Essential Functions

This lab needs an experienced lab manager/researcher to perform a variety of experiments, including mouse breeding and sample collection, histology, and molecular biology experiments, to generate data for manuscripts and grant applications. A lab manager is also needed to order and manage supplies and reagents and operate and properly maintain equipment in the lab.

Physical Effort

The lab manager must be comfortable handling, breeding, and euthanizing mice for sample collection and will be trained to genotype mice. The lab manager will perform a variety of laboratory experiments such as tissue sectioning, histology, and molecular techniques, and will be responsible for testing and troubleshooting experimental protocols. The lab manager will also be involved in manipulation and analysis of MicroCT data. The lab manager must train and optimize fluorescent and confocal microscopy. The lab manager will analyze and interpret experimental data; compile results; write reports and summaries of findings; prepare data, graphs, tables, and charts to document experimental results for publication; perform literature searches and summarize findings for reports and written documentations; and generate figures for manuscripts and grant applications. The lab manager will manage ordering, procurement, and receiving of lab supplies and reagents; operate and maintain laboratory equipment for job functions; keep detailed, accurate, and timely data and logbooks; and organize and document results. The lab manager will be expected to welcome students in the lab and be a respectful and collegial member of the shared CCR lab space and confer with researchers and faculty concerning research needs and methods. Lab manager will also ensure compliance with all applicable regulations for waste disposal and IACUC protocols.

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

Assignment Category Full-time regular

Bargaining Unit Eligibility This position is bargaining unit eligible

Job Classification Staff.Laboratory Manager I

Job Family Research

Job Sub-Family Laboratory

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 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 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.