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.
The individual selected for this
position will assist the Principal Investigator by managing day-to-day laboratory operations while ensuring compliance with safety
regulations and best practices. The successful applicant will manage a complex animal colony including, but not limited to, general animal
husbandry, genotyping, and managing experimental set up and completion. Experience performing these tasks is preferred; however, training in
the appropriate handling of mice in accordance with the regulations set forth by the Division of Laboratory Animal Resources will be
available. The lab manager will also be responsible for training incoming lab members in the proper care and use of laboratory animals per
the approved IACUC protocol. Attention to complex details is essential to the smooth operation of the animal colony. Additional duties will
include the interviewing, assessing, and management of laboratory staff yet to be recruited, interfacing with regulatory institutions and
committees, and ensuring that the lab is in compliance with protocols and guidelines as necessary. Keep accurate and timely data logbooks.
Prepare budget requests and manage approved budget. The selected candidate will also assist with conducting experiments, laboratory set up
and routine maintenance, equipment testing and inspection, data management, report preparation, animal procurement, and ordering of
laboratory supplies. Applicant will be expected to gain a working knowledge of the laboratory and be able to operate all laboratory systems
to train incoming students, postdoctoral trainees, and laboratory technicians in the use and care of equipment. Experience in a laboratory
environment is preferred; however, experience in operational management outside of a laboratory will be considered.
The
University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community.
This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and
retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong,
contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.
The University of Pittsburgh is
an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including
disability/vets.
The University of Pittsburgh requires all Pitt constituents (employees and students) on all campuses to be
vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption. Visit coronavirus.pitt.edu to learn more about this requirement.
Assignment Category Full-time regular
Campus Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required Bachelor’s
Degree
Work Schedule Monday – Friday 9am – 6pm
Work Arrangement On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an
office, or in a lab.
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
Required Documents Resume, Cover Letter
Optional Documents Not Applicable
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