Senior Laboratory Manager - Independent Projects & Safety

Pittsburgh Tomorrow; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 71,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Laboratory Manager IV to direct day-to-day laboratory operations, ensure safety compliance, oversee equipment and inventory, and manage budget functions. The role also involves developing complex projects, writing grant applications, and preparing manuscripts.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and at least seven years of laboratory management experience. Work is on campus with a Monday–Friday schedule; background check is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 7 years of laboratory management experience.
• Ability to write grant applications and manuscripts independently.

Responsibilities

• Directs daily laboratory operations of a division, department, function, or program, including conducting and overseeing quality assurance and quality control.
• Develops complex projects and procedures at an independent level. Researches and evaluates new products and equipment; orders and repairs specialized and routine equipment as needed. Develops and optimizes laboratory procedures and protocols.
• Maintains and adapts scientific equipment for experimental needs of the department. Troubleshoots, installs, and adapts electronic devices and other samples for research investigations.
• Confer with researchers and faculty concerning research needs and methods.
• Prepares budget requests and manages the approved budget.
• Prepares and analyzes data; keeps accurate and timely data logbooks; maintains databases.
• Writes grant applications and manuscripts independently and conducts literature reviews.
• May perform duties of lower-level roles e.g. Laboratory Research Technician, Research Program Coordinator, etc.
• Ensures compliance with all applicable regulations for waste disposal; acts as department safety officer.

Skills

Budget management

Grant writing

Independent work

Laboratory equipment adaptation

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

The University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Laboratory Manager IV to direct day-to-day laboratory operations, ensure safety compliance, oversee equipment and inventory, and manage budget functions. The role also involves developing complex projects, writing grant applications, and preparing manuscripts.

Qualifications include a Bachelor’s degree and at least seven years of laboratory management experience. Work is on campus with a Monday–Friday schedule; background check is required.