Lab Manager

University of Pittsburgh, United States

Updated: 9 months ago
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Lab Manager
Med-Pediatrics - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (23003579)
 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.
Equivalent relevant work experience may be substituted for degree requirement. This position is located at UPMC Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh in Lawrenceville. PA Child Abuse History Clearance, PA State Police Criminal Record Check, and FBI Criminal Record Check will be required prior to the start of employment. Also, a current TB test will be required as a condition of employment. EEO/AA/M/F/Vets/Disabled.

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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 Shift determined by manager.
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 The following PA Act 153 clearances and background checks are required prior to commencement of employment and as a condition of continued employment: PA State Police Criminal Record Check, FBI Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance.
Required Documents Resume
Optional Documents Cover Letter
Essential Functions • Expert with histological skills including: sectioning (paraffin and frozen), processing and embedding, histological staining, and immunohistochemistry. • Manages daily laboratory operations of a division, department, function, or program, including conducting and overseeing quality assurance and quality control. • Collaborates to develop routine projects and procedures. Researches, evaluates, and repairs specialized and routine products and 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. • Keeps accurate and timely data logbooks. • Ensures compliance with all applicable regulations for waste disposal; acts as department safety officer.
Physical Effort Light – maximum lifting of up to 20 lbs., with frequent lifting/carrying of up to 10 lbs., or a negligible amount. Significant walking or standing may be required or may involve sitting with a degree of pushing and pulling.

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