Laboratory Manager
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Laboratory Manager

The Division of Infectious Diseases, Men's Health Study is recruiting for a Laboratory Manager. The incumbent will be expected to conduct complex laboratory procedures and a variety of routine to complex scientific tasks. This will include daily high-volume specimen processing and data collection, as well as equipment maintenance and set up. This position ensures adherence to all established protocols and regulatory practices associated with the local laboratory and national research project. Position involves interaction within the network of study laboratories nation-wide and periodic scheduled study lab calls. Includes mentoring lower-level technicians in lab procedures and etiquette as needed. Training for Dangerous Goods Shipping will be necessary, and can be provided after hire if needed.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to daily sample processing, coordinating research activities, enforcing laboratory safety guidelines and proper chemical/biohazard waste disposals, budgeting, managing laboratory supplies, and equipment maintenance. In addition, incumbent will manage data import of specimen information into local databases and be responsible for finding and pulling archived samples for collaborating research studies.

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

This position requires a high level of mobility, manual dexterity, logistical/organizational planning, visual acuity, and basic computer skills.

Physical Effort

This position requires that the applicant travel between laboratories, campus buildings, and to sit or stand at a laboratory bench for extended periods of time.

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.

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. Work Schedule: Tuesday - Saturday, 8:30am - 5:00pm Work Arrangement: Tuesday - Saturday, 8:30am - 5:00pm 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 LetterPlease see job description

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