Lab Manager I at University of Pittsburgh – Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

Lab Manager I

Med-Surgery - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26001548)

The Thomas E. Starzl Transplantation Institute in the Department of Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh has an immediate opening for a Laboratory Manager I. This position has been established with the primary responsibility of managing the mouse colony for a transplant immunology laboratory. The incumbent will breed, monitor, maintain and manage mouse colonies, which will include PCR-based genotyping, keeping accurate census, communication with technicians/veterinarian/post-docs and perform procedures such as injections and blood draws. The incumbent will also learn to perform surgical procedures such as islet transplantation. A second responsibility will be to manage the overall lab including ordering of supplies, monitoring equipment, writing of protocols and helping analyze research data and monitor animal budgets.

Job Summary

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.

Essential Functions

This position has been established with the primary responsibility of managing the mouse colony for a transplant immunology laboratory. The incumbent will also learn to perform surgical procedures such as islet transplantation. A second responsibility will be to manage the overall lab including ordering of supplies, monitoring equipment, writing of protocols and helping analyze research data and monitor animal budgets.

Physical Effort

Must be able to see and have the use of both hands. Ability and to sit and stand for long periods of time.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Laboratory Manager 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.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30am - 5pm

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

Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications

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: Cover Letter