Veterinary Lab Technician

About the role

This position supports veterinarians, fellow technicians, and researchers in providing laboratory animal care and research support. Key responsibilities include daily monitoring of animal well-being, cleaning and maintaining clinical areas, assisting with procedures, providing surgical and anesthesia support, triaging cases, performing medical imaging, administering medications, and maintaining documentation.

Responsibilities

• Provide animal care to a colony of transgenic mouse strains, including animal weaning, maintenance of animal health and enrichment, and sample collection.
• Maintain the animal database, recording animal lineage, strain, age, and experimental designations.
• Assist in running animal experiments, including administering experimental agents, collecting samples, and performing microbiological techniques such as immunofluorescence, Western blot, and qPCR.
• Keep detailed, accurate, and timely records and log books.
• Organize and document results from animal experiments.

Requirements

The ideal candidate must be able to stand and/or sit for up to 8 hours per day. This position requires a strong commitment to animal welfare and adherence to all applicable regulations.

Qualifications

• A high school diploma or equivalent.
• No prior experience is required, but combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Skills

• Strong knowledge of laboratory animal care and handling.
• Ability to maintain databases and record keeping systems.
• Basic understanding of animal husbandry practices.
• Proficiency in laboratory techniques such as immunofluorescence, Western blot, and qPCR.

Benefits

The University of Pittsburgh offers competitive benefits, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

Pay

To be determined based on qualifications.

Schedule

Monday - Friday, 8am-4:30pm.