Behavioral Lab Manager

The University of Pittsburgh’s Office of the Dean within the Katz Graduate School of Business is currently seeking a qualified individual to serve as a Behavioral Lab Manager. 

The Behavioral Lab Manager will be responsible for all of the activities related to the collection of data using the behavioral subject pool. These activities include (but are not limited to):

• Managing the physical behavioral lab and its staffing: This will include interviewing, hiring, training, and managing a team of undergraduate research assistants, and coordinating and scheduling the studies to be run in the lab.
• Maintaining the participant pool: This will include recruiting participants from the University of Pittsburgh and surrounding communities and regularly updating participant pool information related to research study participation.
• Managing lab sessions and procedures: This will include managing a “pre-testing” process in which studies are tested for issues by research assistants prior to execution and providing researchers with detailed information about issues that occurred during the session. This will also include ensuring regulatory compliance with the IRB, NSF, NIH, and other regulatory bodies.
• The position requires working with researchers and University departments (e.g., HR, IRB, etc.).

This position may require occasional evening or weekend work, and possible local travel.

Performs all administrative and operational functions of a program. Coordinates all program events and personnel and provides services directly to customers. Develops and implements program policies and procedures. Performs budgetary functions and oversees media communications, website updates, and newsletters.

Written and verbal communication with students and other staff using computer and telephone.

Lab manager will need to be mobile in order to travel within the space of the behavioral lab. May need to travel across campus on occasion. Should be able to lift up to 50lbs. Lab manager may assist in the moving of furniture.

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.