Lead Laboratory Manager

Lead Laboratory Manager

Med-Critical Care Medicine - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26006183)

The Department of Critical Care Medicine is seeking a Lead Laboratory Manager to provide leadership and management of the CRISMA Clinical Research and Biospecimen Core Laboratory. Responsibilities include: Serve as the department's compliance and safety officer; Direct lab components of project design, determine applicable experimental processes, and develop SOPs; Prioritize and direct resource requirements across multiple projects in accordance with applicable SOPs, guidelines, and regulations;

Drive interactions with cross-functional teams, clearly communicate scope of work, timing, and budget requirements to ensure successful project execution. Qualifications to include Proven track record of managing teams and implementing / managing multifaceted projects; Strong project management, organization, and analytical skills; Previous lab management experience required; Experience in both animal and human subjects research preferred but not required.

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

Read from computer screen; operate keyboard and mouse; operating pipettors, Bio-Rad Bio-Plex assay system, ELISA microplate reader, microplate washer, autoclave, centrifuge, biological safety cabinet packing and lifting boxes of specimens, packing and lifting boxes of supplies, working with -80°C materials that require protective-wear, lifting loaded freezer racks or dry ice laden shippers up to 50lbs.

Physical Effort

Will be required to stand for hours at a time and might need to repeatedly lift up to 50lbs.

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.

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, 8:30am - 5:00pm; hours may vary based on business needs

Work Arrangement On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range To be determined based on 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 Not Applicable

Required Documents Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents Not Applicable