Description

Manager-Laboratory I

Med-Neurology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (25006858)

The ideal candidate will be an effective communicator, possess attention to detail, work well in teams and have excellent organizational skills. A Bachelor degree in Neuroscience, Biological Sciences or related discipline is preferred. Previous experience in running / designing basic PK experiments using rodents for mitigation strategies.

Job Summary

Acts as operational laboratory manager to oversee general day-to-day operations and ensure compliance with all applicable regulations and protocols. Evaluates new products, negotiates vendor prices, and instructs staff and researchers in quality control and proper procedures.

Essential Functions

Candidate should have experience managing staff

Will work closely with other Principal Investigator ensuring all projects are on track.

Primary responsibilities will include performing will include overseeing all rodent studies. Experience training personnel, designing complicated 2x2x2 animal studies. Must have extensive experience with breeding colony maintenance, rodent injections, processing brain tissue for biochemical and histological experiments. Confocal microscopy. Perform general laboratory duties, such as making buffers and media. Maintain laboratory equipment and supplies.

Physical Effort

Must be able to communicate effectively. Must be able to sit and stand for long periods of time. Must be able to get around a university setting.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Manager - Laboratory 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.

Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification: NA

Work Schedule: M-F, 8:30-5:00

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: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable

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