University of Pittsburgh
Location
Pittsburgh, PA | United States
Job description
Lab Manager
The Stephenson Lab in the Department of Biological Sciences at the University of Pittsburgh is seeking a Lab Manager. The Lab Manager will manage animal (fish) care, maintain the laboratory equipment, purchase supplies, and help supervise undergraduate lab assistants. The incumbent will also be responsible for generating and analyzing data for ongoing projects on host-parasite ecology and evolution (guppy-Gyrodactylus) and providing technical assistance to other personnel involved in these projects who are using similar techniques. Excellent communications skills, experience with fish maintenance (particularly in recirculating systems such as Aquaneering), and basic molecular techniques are preferred. The incumbent will help train new personnel who are recruited to the project and help supervise the efforts of undergraduates. This includes regular meetings with personnel and supervision of notebook keeping. The incumbent will report to the PI and work in collaboration with the PI to manage laboratory activities. There is scope for the incumbent to develop independent research, alongside their husbandry and management duties (i.e., these take priority).
Job SummaryManages 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 FunctionsFish husbandry, use of fish and their parasites in experimental settings, interpersonal communication, organization, and working with a computer are essential to this position.
Physical EffortDaily lifting of tanks of water; daily cleaning of dirty items at a sink; daily reaching top shelves of fish maintenance racks; monthly climbing of ladder for maintenance tasks; monthly maintenance tasks that involve kneeling, unscrewing and reattaching water fixtures; daily movement between 4th floor and basement floors of adjoining buildings.
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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.PI237364764
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