Laboratory Manager I

Laboratory Manager

I - 26002928

Pittsburgh, PA 2 DAYS AGO 22566980 Summary Pittsburgh, PA In-Person Competitive Salary 1 Years Experience Bachelor's degree No Commission 40.00 hours per week / Day Shift / Full-Time Description Laboratory Manager I Med-Otolaryngology - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26002928) The Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery at the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine seeks a full-time Laboratory Manager I to join the laboratory of the Deputy Director of the UPMC Hillman Cancer Center and Chair of the Department of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery. The Lab Manager will support the daily operations of a translational research laboratory located at UPMC Hillman Cancer Center. This person will play a central role in coordinating clinical specimen collection, storage and management, supporting investigators and research staff, maintaining laboratory infrastructure, and ensuring effective communication between clinical and research teams. In addition, the incumbent will provide support to ongoing research projects, including hands-on assistance with molecular, biochemical, cell culture, and immunological methodologies, as needed.

Required Qualifications:

Education:

Bachelor's degree in biology, medical sciences, or a related field.

Experience:

5-7 years of hands-on wet-lab research experience, with demonstrated proficiency in clinical sample collection, processing, biobanking, and clinical metadata annotation. Prior experience as a staff scientist or lab manager in a translational research setting is preferred.

Technical Skills:

Familiarity with IRB protocols, biospecimen handling, and safety guidelines. Other preferred skills include molecular, biochemical, cell culture and immunological techniques

Soft Skills:

Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving abilities. Job Summary Manages 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 Functions Process, store and maintain biological samples (blood, saliva, surgical drain fluid, tumor tissue) per established protocols. Maintain accurate sample inventories and associated clinical annotations Ensure timely retrieval and distribution of specimens to investigators. Coordinate and manage biospecimen collection and distribution if specimens among investigators. Train, mentor, and supervise laboratory personnel in experimental techniques and best practices. Manage laboratory inventory, order reagents and consumables, View the full job description https://www.click2apply.net/EDKR84IWM76BmiqMmuVoPK. Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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