Laboratory Manager II

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Title: Laboratory Manager II

Location: Onsite, Pittsburgh, PA 15213

Type: 6-month contract to hire

Hours: Monday -Friday Standard business hours

Start: ASAP

Overview: We are seeking a hands-on Laboratory Manager to support day-to-day research laboratory functions within a highly collaborative academic and clinical research environment. This role is responsible for managing laboratory operations, maintaining scientific equipment, supporting sample and tissue processing activities, ensuring regulatory and safety compliance, and partnering closely with researchers, faculty, sponsors, and cross-functional teams. The ideal candidate will have strong tissue culture experience, experience handling biological samples, and the ability to manage laboratory data, equipment, inventory, and quality processes in a fast-paced research setting.

Responsibilities

Manage day-to-day laboratory operations while ensuring compliance with safety regulations, EH&S standards, IRB requirements, and laboratory best practices

Perform collection, processing, handling, and storage of biological samples including blood, PBMCs, biopsies, and surgical tissue specimens

Conduct tissue culture activities, including cell culture work on biopsy samples

Perform mycoplasma testing and cytokine analysis experiments using MSD platforms and related laboratory methodologies

Generate, maintain, analyze, and organize experimental and sample-related data with accurate documentation and recordkeeping

Coordinate and schedule sample shipments to core laboratories, sponsoring companies, and collaborating research partners

Collaborate closely with Principal Investigators (PIs), sponsoring companies, researchers, and cross-functional teams to support research objectives and study timelines

Maintain, troubleshoot, adapt, and coordinate repairs for laboratory and scientific equipment as needed

Support quality assurance and quality control activities to ensure accuracy, consistency, and regulatory compliance across laboratory operations

Manage laboratory inventory, supplies, consumables, and equipment maintenance needs

Develop, improve, and support laboratory procedures, workflows, and operational processes

Prepare and maintain timely data logs, laboratory documentation, and sample tracking records

Assist with budget-related activities, equipment evaluations, and operational planning as needed

Ensure proper waste handling and disposal procedures in accordance with institutional and regulatory guidelines

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, or related scientific discipline required

Minimum of 3+ years of laboratory experience in a research, academic, clinical, or regulated laboratory environment

Strong hands-on tissue culture experience required (primary skill set for this role)

Experience handling and processing biological samples including blood, PBMCs, biopsies, and tissue specimens

Experience with cell culture, mycoplasma testing, cytokine analysis, and related laboratory assays preferred

Familiarity with laboratory compliance standards, including EH&S, IRB, and quality documentation practices

Experience maintaining laboratory records, data logs, and sample tracking systems with strong attention to detail

Ability to troubleshoot laboratory equipment and support routine laboratory operations independently

Strong organizational, communication, and collaboration skills with the ability to work effectively with researchers, faculty, sponsors, and external partners

Experience managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced research environment

Proficiency with Microsoft Office and laboratory data management systems preferred

Knowledge of laboratory safety practices, waste disposal regulations, and quality control procedures required

System One, and its subsidiaries including Joule and Mountain Ltd., are leaders in delivering outsourced services and workforce solutions across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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System One, and its subsidiaries including Joule, ALTA IT Services, CM Access, TPGS, and MOUNTAIN, LTD., are leaders in delivering workforce solutions and integrated services across North America. We help clients get work done more efficiently and economically, without compromising quality. System One not only serves as a valued partner for our clients, but we offer eligible full-time employees health and welfare benefits coverage options including medical, dental, vision, spending accounts, life insurance, voluntary plans, as well as participation in a 401(k) plan.

System One is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, family care or medical leave status, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

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