Laboratory Technician in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at University of Pittsburgh

Laboratory Technician

GSPH-Infectious Diseases & Microbiology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26006695)

The University of Pittsburgh's School of Public Health, Department of Infectious Diseases and Microbiology has a long and distinguished history as a leader in graduate education, transformative research, implementation science, and education in infectious diseases. A central component of our mission involves training the next generation of scientists and public health professionals to lead in the effort to reduce the impact of infectious diseases worldwide.

Job Summary

Acts as operational laboratory manager to oversee general day-to-day operations and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and protocols. Evaluates new products, negotiates vendor prices, and instructs staff and researchers in quality control and proper procedures.

Essential Functions

The successful applicant will perform laboratory tasks and experiments associated with a project to study influenza vaccine protection in the nonhuman primate model. The incumbent will place orders for supplies and maintain records of orders and receipt of orders, will maintain a schedule for animal experiments, and coordinate experiments and animal manipulations with others in the lab and with collaborators. The incumbent will work in the biosafety-level 3+ laboratory within the Regional Biocontainment Laboratory to process and archive animal and human specimens that are acquired during the course of the study. The incumbent will perform immunohistochemistry and flow cytometry experiments on specimens. The successful applicant will contribute to writing reports of progress in the study.

The successful applicant must have or be eligible for approval by the Federal Select Agent Program.

Physical Effort

Must be tolerant of wearing personal protective equipment and respirator and working in biocontainment. Must be able to sit and stand for prolonged periods of time.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Manager - Laboratory I

Job Family: Research

Job Sub Family: Laboratory

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 2

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.

Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification: N/A

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Fridays remote and can change to meet department needs.

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

Hiring Range: $60,000 - $66,000 annual

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

Optional Documents: Not Applicable