What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laboratory Manager - Moatti lab position at The University of Pittsburgh?
Laboratory Manager - Moatti lab
Required Education and Experience:
Appropriate BSc in Cell Biology, Molecular Biology, Biomedical Engineering or a related field.
Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Cell biology skills:
- Cell culture 2D & 3D
Animal skills:
- Comfortable with Handling animals
- Comfortable with IP/IV injection
- Comfortable with Survival surgery
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Ability to work independently and collaboratively
Preferred skills:
Molecular biology skills:
- RNA extraction
- PCR
- RNA sequencing
- Extracellular vesicles
- cAMP assay
- IP3 assay
- Mass spectrometry
- Plasmid preparation
- Stem Cells
- Metabolomics
- Data analysis
- Organ of Corti dissection
- Perilymph sampling
- Image processing
- Leadership and project management skills
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.
Research: Performing research related to the therapy-related substances delivery via extracellular vesicles and other methods to the inner ear, as well as conducting independent research involving hearing loss prevention/treatment. Working with pigs and small animals is required.
Mentorship: Performs project management and mentorship of graduate and undergraduate students.
No heavy physical work. Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and to stand and move about as necessary. Excellent vision and manual dexterity essential for performing job tasks.
The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.
The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.
