Veterinary Lab Technician

Perform animal husbandry, database management, and provides assistance in animal experiments.

Performs a variety of laboratory experiments and procedures. Prepares specimens. Oversees supply management. Operates and properly maintains equipment.

Essential Functions 

Provide animal care to a colony comprising several transgenic mouse strains. Duties include animal weaning, maintenance of animal health and enrichment, collection of samples and genotyping.

Maintain the animal database, recording animal lineage, strain, age, and experimental designations.

Assist in running animal experiments. Duties include administering experimental agents, collecting samples, and performing microbiological techniques including immunofluorescence, Western blot, and qPCR.

Keep detailed, accurate, and timely data and logbooks. Organize and documents results.

-          Must be able to stand and/or sit for up to 8 hours.

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.