Laboratory Manager III

University of Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pittsburgh in Pittsburgh, PA is seeking a Laboratory Manager III to direct daily lab operations and ensure safety and compliance. Responsibilities include maintaining equipment, managing inventory and reagents, and supporting grant writing and manuscript preparation.

The role requires experience with transgenic mice, basic molecular biology techniques, and collaboration with the PI team. On-campus work arrangement with relocation and visa details as stated.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required with at least 5 years of relevant lab management experience.
• Experience with transgenic mice and mouse surgeries is preferred.
• Ability to manage inventory, reagents, and equipment budgets; collaborate on grants.

Responsibilities

• Directs day-to-day laboratory operations and ensures safety compliance.
• Maintains lab setup, equipment, supplies, and maintenance programs.
• Collaborates to write grant applications and manuscripts.

Skills

Lab management

Budgeting

Grant writing

Molecular biology

Mouse handling

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

PCR

Cloning

Viral vectors

Microscopy

Job description

Job Description - Laboratory Manager III (26004784)

Laboratory Manager III

Med-Neurobiology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - ( 26004784 )

Job Summary

Directs 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 moderately complex projects and procedures independently. Manages inventory and equipment and performs budget functions. Collaborates to write grant applications and manuscripts.

Essential Functions

MAINTENANCE OF LAB OPERATIONS:

• Maintaining the lab set up, including assistance with lab equipment installation and equipment upkeep.


• Maintaining lab supplies and ordering reagents.


• Maintaining lab compliance (IBC, Lab safety protocols, animal protocols). Along with the PI, you will be the lead point of contact for these and other maintenance issues.

STANDARD LABORATORY TECHNIQUES:

• Working with transgenic mouse lines and performing mouse surgical procedures.


• Wide range of basic molecular biology experiments (such as PCR, cloning, etc.)


• Working with viral vectors for gene delivery


• Preparing tissue for analysis and performing microscopy.


• Performing standard laboratory experimental tests and procedures such as preparing complex chemical solutions and media.


• Maintaining experimental matter, requiring knowledge of laboratory techniques.


• Recording results of experiments according to standard laboratory techniques.

Physical Effort

Must be able to lift 15lbs.

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

Assignment Category Full-time regular

Job Classification Staff.Laboratory Manager III

Job Family Research

Job Sub-Family Laboratory

Campus Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required 5

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 Arrangement On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range TBD Based Upon Qualifications

Relocation Offered Yes

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.