What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Manager – College of Engineering – Biomedical Engineering position at Carnegie Mellon University?
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The Biomedical Engineering (BME) Department at Carnegie Mellon University is renowned for its interdisciplinary approach to solving complex healthcare challenges. Located within CMU's College of Engineering, the department emphasizes the integration of engineering principles with biomedical sciences to address pressing medical and biological issues. The department is characterized by its focus on creating impactful technologies and therapies that improve patient care and advance biomedical innovation globally.
Carnegie Mellon University’s department of Biomedical Engineering is seeking a Laboratory Manager. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment. You will contribute to the department by following research plans to collect, record and manipulate research data, and other such task as assigned to you.
Core responsibilities:
- Providing routine and non-routine technical support for the lab by performing a variety of tasks in support of research.
- Maintaining the lab space(s), equipment, instruments, and supplies.
- Assisting with recruitment, onboarding, training, and acclimating research participants to the lab.
- Participating in the planning, preparation, execution, and analysis of in vivo and/or in vitro experiments. This includes but is not limited to; set up, clean up, anesthesia, peri- and postoperative animal care, data and sample collection, data analysis, record keeping, and the use of animal care and use protocols.
- Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences, biomedical engineering, or related field.
- 1-3 years of laboratory research experience, including surgical animal experiments.
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Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions. Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.
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Pittsburgh, PAJob Function
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Staff – Fixed Term (Fixed Term)Full Time/Part time
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