Laboratory Manager
Med-Center for Vaccine Research (CVR) - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26000743)
This position will serve as a senior Laboratory Manager for the Center for Vaccine Research (CVR). The incumbent will lead daily laboratory operations while also conducting research benchwork aimed at understanding why children experience distinct disease trajectories following exposure to respiratory viruses. The role requires strong communication skills and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision, as well as collaboratively as part of a cooperative team. Strict adherence to BSL2 procedures is essential. Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, overseeing inventory of laboratory supplies, reagents, and equipment; coordinating the shipping, storage, and inventory of human biological samples; providing research and technical support, which may include vertebrate animal research; supervising and training laboratory personnel; and collaborating on manuscript and grant preparation. The ideal candidate will be highly organized, comfortable balancing laboratory operations with scientific execution, and eager to help establish and manage a new laboratory while developing complex projects and procedures.
Job Summary
Directs day-to-day laboratory operations while ensuring compliance with safety regulations and best practices. Works with, adapts, and installs scientific equipment in research laboratories. Develops moderately complex projects and procedures independently. Manages inventory and equipment and performs budget functions. Collaborates to write grant applications and manuscripts.
Essential Functions
Must be able to read and comprehend the English language and have normal visual ability with no hearing impairments. Must possess adequate manual dexterity to perform sensitive laboratory procedures including work within a BSL2 environment.
Physical Effort
Position involves frequent movement to various places, occasionally involving heavy equipment and prolonged standing or sitting.
Assignment Category: Full-time regular
Job Classification: Staff.Laboratory Manager III
Job Family: Research
Job Sub Family: Laboratory
Campus: Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required: 5
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, 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.
Hiring Range: TBD Based Upon Qualifications
Relocation_Offered: Yes
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, Cover Letter
Optional Documents: Not Applicable
Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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