Research Lab Manager
Core
Directs day-to-day operations of a large (25+ people) internationally recognized Neurobiology Research Laboratory, serving as a liaison between the principal investigator, compliance departments, and lab members.
Role type
Senior Research Laboratory Manager
Builds
Operational environment for neurobiology research, including colony management, behavioral assays, and molecular analysis.
Domain
Academic research / Neurobiology / Animal models
Deliverable
Infrastructure
Required skills
Laboratory operations management, team leadership, compliance with animal care regulations, budget management, inventory control, experimental execution (genotyping, behavioral assays, immunostaining, stereotaxic injections, mouse surgery, single cell sequencing), vendor negotiation
Preferred skills
Advanced degree (Masters or PhD), innovative problem-solving, creative solutions for projects
Technologies
HCOM system, single cell sequencing equipment, stereotaxic apparatus
Responsibilities
Manage lab members through onboarding and performance evaluation; execute specific experiments including mouse surgery and behavioral assays; maintain animal protocols and ensure federal compliance; manage lab budget, supplies, and equipment maintenance; coordinate with animal facility and vet staff; negotiate vendor pricing and manage billing.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management duties