Manager- Laboratory IUniversity of Pittsburgh

Manager- Laboratory I

Med-Ophthalmology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26000591)

A Lab Manager -I position is available in the Michael Telias lab of the University of Pittsburgh, Ophthalmology Department.

- A minimum of a Bachelor’s degree + 3 years of hands-on biological laboratory work.

- A Master’s or PhD degree (preferred).

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

The job carried out by the Manager - Lab I at the Telias Lab will have three separate components

A) Hands-on Scientific Research. Manager - Lab I will be Scientific Lead or Co-Lead on 2-3 research projects investigating molecular and physiological mechanisms of eye diseases in mouse models.

Duties include:

• Extensive work with mouse strains, including multiple retinal disease models, knock-out and transgenic lines, some under specialized rearing conditions. Responsibilities encompass animal husbandry, genotyping, breeding strategies, and euthanasia, with a strong emphasis on experimental rigor and compliance.

B) Assistance in Scientific Research. Manager – Lab I provides comprehensive executive, scientific, technical and experimental support across multiple projects led by postdocs and students; by generating, processing, and curating biological samples and by developing tools that enable and accelerate laboratory-wide research efforts.

C) Executive Administration and Management. The Manager – Lab I at the Telias Lab will provide comprehensive administrative, regulatory, and operational leadership to ensure efficient, compliant, and sustainable laboratory operations.

Physical Effort

Standing and sitting, walking distances.

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.

Work Schedule: M- F 8:30am to 5:00pm

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

Optional Documents: Not Applicable




Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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