Laboratory Manager The University of Pittsburgh's Renal-Electrolyte Division is seeking a Laboratory Manager to manage day-to-day laboratory operations and ensure laboratory best practices within an NIH (National Institutes of Health) funded laboratory.

Our laboratory employs exciting cutting-edge methods from a variety of disciplines, including molecular biology, cellular biology, and animal physiology to elucidate the effects of diet, pharmaceuticals, and genetics on kidney health. The incumbent must be open to working with rodents in the research capacity. This position will be a leadership position within the laboratory. Incumbent will be training and teaching others, but does not have direct management responsibilities for staff or students. Most of the work is expected to be done autonomously, with encouragement to seek advice and guidance when needed.

We encourage candidates with combination of education and experience as well as possess advanced problem-solving skills and ability to exercise judgement in a variety of situations. Candidates have the option of including prior research/publications/abstracts within their submission.

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 * Manages daily laboratory operations, including conducting and overseeing quality assurance and best practices. Including (but not limited to) compliance with the institutions environmental health and safety policy. Actions carried out in this position will have a significant impact on the safety, validity, and integrity of research being done in the lab. * Collaborates with others in the laboratory, within the University, and other institutions to develop routine projects and procedures. * Maintains, troubleshoots, and adapts scientific equipment and techniques for experimental needs of the laboratory. * Prepares budget requests, purchasing and manages approved budget.Techniques include molecular cloning, cell culture, mouse colony maintenance, mouse surgeries. Must be able to follow protocols and maintain organized inventory and accurate laboratory notebook. Must be able to adapt experimental approaches based on weekly discussions with primary investigator and others. * Data Analysis includes being able to learn computer programs to analyze data such as Excel, Imaris, BioRad imaging software, GraphPad Prism. * Must organize data and present data to the laboratory using PowerPoint. Laboratory Maintenance includes preparing commonly used buffers, maintenance of cell lines, inventory and ordering, documentation of lab protocols, animal ordering and handling.

The job duties outlined are common examples and not intended to cover every duty. We reserve the right to assign other duties not listed in this description.

Physical Effort

Moderate physical effort required. May be required to stand/move for several hours at a time. May be required to move objects up to 50 pounds with or without assistance of equipment.

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.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, 8.00a - 4.30p (designated timeframe flexible) Work Arrangement: Monday - Friday, 8.00a - 4.30p (designated timeframe flexible) Hiring Range: $47,000.00 to $57,000.00 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, Other (review job description for more details) PI244032614