Neuroscience Lab Manager — Primate Care & Ops

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

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.