Lab Manager

About the role

The College of Dentistry is seeking a Lab Manager to join the Biomedical Sciences department. This position requires an expert level of experience in laboratory management and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary point of contact for laboratory operations and administrative activities.
• Oversees purchasing, receiving, inventory management, and maintenance of laboratory supplies, reagents, equipment, and consumables.
• Tracks expenditures, assists with budget monitoring, and maintains financial records for laboratory accounts and grants.
• Captures equipment installation, maintenance, calibration, and repairs.
• Maintains laboratory inventories, databases, records, and documentation.
• Aids with grant administration, progress reports, and laboratory reporting requirements.
• Captures and maintains regulatory compliance activities, including IACUC, IBC, IRB, biosafety, and other institutional requirements.
• Aids with preparation, submission, amendment, and renewal of research protocols.
• Maintains laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), safety manuals, training records, and compliance documentation.
• Manages laboratory inspections and ensures compliance with university, state, and federal regulations.
• Manages chemical, biological, and hazardous waste disposal procedures.
• Independently performs and assists with research experiments.
• Performs tissue collection, processing, cryosectioning, immunohistochemistry (IHC), immunofluorescence, microscopy, and image analysis.
• Assists with rodent colony management, genotyping, tissue harvesting, and behavioral testing.
• Prepares reagents, buffers, and experimental materials.
• Maintains detailed experimental records and laboratory notebooks.
• Assists with data analysis, figure preparation, manuscript preparation, and research presentations.
• Trains laboratory personnel in research techniques and operation of specialized laboratory equipment.
• Supervises student workers, volunteers, and research personnel.
• Coordinates schedules, task assignments, and laboratory workflows.
• Aids with onboarding and training of new laboratory members.
• Ensures personnel maintain required safety and compliance training.
• Promotes a safe, organized, and collaborative laboratory environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years of related experience in laboratory management.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in biology, biomedical sciences, neuroscience, chemistry, or a related scientific field.
• Five years of experience in a research laboratory, laboratory operations, laboratory management, or related scientific environment.
• Experience with immunohistochemistry (IHC), immunofluorescence, tissue sectioning, microscopy, image analysis, and molecular biology techniques.
• Experience working with rodent models.
• Experience with animal surgeries, behavioral assays, and tissue collection.
• Experience with IACUC and laboratory regulatory compliance.
• Experience supporting NIH-funded biomedical research programs.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of laboratory operations, safety practices, and regulatory compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of purchasing, inventory control, and budget management procedures.
• Knowledge of biological, chemical, and hazardous material handling and disposal requirements.
• Ability to organize multiple projects and prioritize competing deadlines.
• Ability to interpret policies, regulations, and procedural requirements.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and university administrative systems.
• Ability to work independently and exercise sound judgment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with faculty, staff, students, vendors, and regulatory personnel.

Benefits

• Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts, and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums.
• Up to 12-15 days of annual paid holidays.
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Free exercise programs and release time.
• Professional Development: Access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more.
• Education release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee.
• Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees.