Laboratory Assistant III - CBD - School of Computer Science

Core Responsibilities

• Preparing samples and equipment for laboratory course sessions
• Improving and/or designing laboratory exercises making use of laboratory automation, including development of protocols
• Monitoring equipment and scheduling repair and/or maintenance as necessary
• Delivering course content and instructing students and other duties as assigned
• Maintaining flow cytometry equipment
• Managing and training users of flow cytometry equipment

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree of equivalent working experience
• One year of technical experience with laboratory automation equipment
• One year of laboratory experience in molecular biology

Requirements

• Successful background investigation may be required

Benefits

Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits. 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. Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!

For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page.

About the Role

We are searching for a Laboratory Assistant III. The position will help our lab by monitoring and performing routine maintenance on laboratory automation equipment, providing training on equipment use, providing advice on protocol development, preparing samples, assisting students and such other tasks.

Schedule

Full time

Pay

Hourly

Skills

Flexibility, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within CMU. Inclusion, collaboration and cultural sensitivity are valued proficiencies at CMU. Therefore, we are in search of a team member who is able to effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity.