The Department of Immunology and Center for Systems Immunology is seeking a laboratory manager to manage a lab of 10+ individuals. The responsibilities of this position include performing cellular and molecular immunology experiments; assisting lab members in performing experiments; keeping a track of inventory, stocks; ordering and purchasing supplies; maintaining equipment and laboratory space. Must have extensive experience with various laboratory techniques, ability to manage experimental work, and ability to manage day to day operations of the laboratory. Organize the equipment and wet lab space devoted to these projects. Maintain mouse colonies and perform genotyping. Perform molecular, cell biological and biochemical experiments. Provide experimental assistance and scientific advice to lab members as well as scientific collaborators. Maintain accurate records of laboratory collection of plasmids, cell lines and antibodies. Responsible for all safety, compliance of regulations for radiation use, laboratory safety, chemical issues and animal protocols. These tasks require a skilled person who can work independently with minimum supervision from the principal investigator. Requires excellent written and oral communication skills. Must be familiar with OneDrive, OneNote, and cloud-based shared spreadsheet platforms
Job Summary:
· Performs a variety of laboratory work and experiments in an independent manner.
· Prepares reports of findings after data compilation and analyses.
· Keeps clear, organized, and detailed records of experiments and protocols.
· Preferable to have experience working with mice
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.
- Directs daily laboratory operations of a laboratory, including conducting and overseeing quality assurance and quality control.
- Develops moderately complex projects and procedures at an independent level. Researches and evaluates new
products and equipment; orders and repairs specialized and routine equipment as needed.
- Maintains and adapts scientific equipment for experimental needs of the department. Troubleshoots, installs, and adapts electronic devices and other samples for research investigations.
- Confers with researchers and faculty concerning research needs and methods.
- Prepares budget requests and manages approved budget, as needed.
- Prepares and analyzes data; keeps accurate and timely ata logbooks; maintains databases.
- Ensures compliance with all applicable regulations for waste disposal; acts as department safety
Physical Effort
The position requires the ability to sit/stand at a laboratory bench for extended periods of time. Although infrequent, the position will occasionally require moving heavy boxes or equipment.
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.
Job Details
- 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
- 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: Bachelor’s in Biochemistry, microbiology or related fields, and 2 years of lab experience
- Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m
- 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: Not Applicable