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Laboratory Manager II

University of Pittsburgh
locationPittsburgh, PA, USA
PublishedPublished: 5/29/2026
Full Time

Laboratory Manager II

Med-Medicine - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26003102)


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. Develops and collaborates on routine projects and procedures. Manages inventory and equipment and performs budget functions.


Essential Functions

Individual will be responsible for collection, processing, and storage of samples such as blood, PBMCs, biopsies, surgical tissue. Manage data for all sample related experiments. Schedule sample shipments to core lab and sponsoring company. Collaborate with sponsoring company, PI and other collaborating parties. Perform mycoplasma testing and cell culture on biopsies. Perform cytokine analysis experiments (MSD) and cell culture on biopsies. Generate, manage and store all data and samples. Lastly, this person will ensure quality and compliance with Pitt EH&S and IRB.


Physical Effort Able to lift 25lbs or less Movement through lab, clinical and administrative spaces throughout the universityLong periods of standing Handling of lab chemicals and biospecimens

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Laboratory Manager II

Job Family: Research

Job Sub Family: Laboratory

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's Degree

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 3

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 8am-4:30pm

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

Optional Documents: Not Applicable



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