Animal Research Associate

Performs laboratory testing and some analysis on multiple types of specimen samples. Operates and properly sterilizes equipment and maintains inventory and assists with ordering.

Job duties will include:

• Manage Charles River off-site mouse breeding

• Maintain limited number of rodent colonies (including breeding, weaning, tagging and submitting biopsies for genotyping) within animal facility at UPMC Mercy Vision Research Institute

• Manage colony databases

• Communicate with regulatory entities and maintain pertinent paperwork

• Set up and document animal studies as determined by principal investigator or members of research teams

• Collect, bank, and catalog ocular tissues

• Animal Research Associate will have an opportunity to be trained and develop additional skills (analysis of vision in rodents, performing ocular surgery, compiling data for presentations, papers, and grants)

• Training to perform duties will be provided.

- Must be able to stand for the long period of time

- Must be able to work on computer for the long period of time

- Good dexterity

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.