Research Lab Manager
Core
Direct 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, immunostaining, stereotaxic injections, mouse surgery, and single cell sequencing.
Domain
Biomedical research / Neurobiology / Animal research
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure | physical/clinical work
Required skills
Laboratory operations management, team leadership, compliance management, budget management, inventory management, 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, single cell sequencing platforms, stereotaxic equipment
Responsibilities
Manage lab members through onboarding and compliance training; execute experiments including genotyping, behavioral assays, immunostaining, stereotaxic injections, and mouse surgery; manage lab budget, supplies, reagents, and inventory; ensure compliance with animal care regulations and federal guidelines; maintain relationships with animal facility and vet staff; negotiate vendor pricing and manage billing challenges.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC with management responsibilities