Laboratory Manager II

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 II in the Bioengineering Department to oversee day-to-day laboratory operations and ensure compliance with safety regulations. The role focuses on hands-on animal work with non-human primates, including daily care, health monitoring, and behavioral training for neuroscience research.

Responsibilities include maintaining records, supporting surgical procedures, and coordinating equipment maintenance and inventory.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a STEM field is required.
• Minimum 3 years of experience with animals in a research setting.
• Experience with non-human primates is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily care and monitoring of non-human primates, including feeding and health checks.
• Handle animals and perform behavioral conditioning and training for experiments.
• Assist in surgical procedures and train students in surgical techniques.
• Maintain animal medical files, logs, and health/behavior records.
• Order supplies and manage inventory for animal care and lab operations.
• Calibrate and clean laboratory equipment and support general lab tasks.
• Coordinate onboarding and training of new lab members.

Skills

Animal care

Behavioral training

Lab operations

Education

Bachelor's degree in STEM

Tools

Surgical assistance

Equipment maintenance

Job description

Job Description - Laboratory Manager II (26005113)

Laboratory Manager II

Bioengineering - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - ( 26005113 )

The Department of Bioengineering is seeking a Laboratory Manager II for the Batista Lab. The incumbent will maintain a colony of laboratory animals (non-human primates) for a neuroscience research lab. This position has a strong emphasis on hands‑on animal work, including daily care, monitoring, and behavioral training of non‑human primates. Beyond this, the position involves managing the day‑to‑day operations of the lab, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices.

Primary duties include:

• Provide daily care and monitoring of non-human primates, including feeding, health checks, and maintaining animal welfare standards.
• Perform animal handling, including pole/chair training and behavioral conditioning to prepare animals for experimental procedures.
• Train animals to perform behavioral tasks required for neuroscience research protocols.
• Prepare for and assist in surgical procedures; perform routine surgical tasks and instruct students on proper surgical techniques.
• Maintain animal medical files, daily logs, and detailed records of animal health and behavior.
• Order supplies and maintain inventory for animal care and laboratory operations.
• Maintain, calibrate, and clean laboratory equipment as needed.
• Assist with general laboratory tasks and collaborate with other lab members on research activities.
• Coordinate onboarding and training of new lab members

Ideal candidates will possess a Bachelor’s degree in a STEM field and have minimum of 3 years of experience working with animals, preferably non‑human primates, in a research setting.

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. Develops and collaborates on routine projects and procedures. Manages inventory and equipment and performs budget functions.

Essential Functions

Ability to speak clearly for telephone contact, have manual dexterity to use equipment, and also ability to visit various locations throughout the campus.

Physical Effort

Generally sedentary, however, this position does require incumbent to move within lab and occasionally visit industry or other locations throughout the campus. May occasionally lift up to 50 lbs.

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

Assignment Category Full‑time regular

Job Classification Staff.Laboratory Manager II

Job Family Research

Job Sub‑Family Laboratory

Campus Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required 3

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 To be determined based on qualifications

Relocation Offered No

Visa Sponsorship Provided Yes

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.