LAB MANAGER

Loyola University Chicago; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 113,000; Full time

Job summary

Loyola University Chicago is hiring a Lab Manager for the Microbiology department, responsible for lab management, overseeing safety protocols, and coordinating research projects. Candidates should have a Bachelor’s degree and 2-3 years of lab experience, with a preference for those holding a Master's degree. This full-time position offers a dynamic work environment in a leading educational institution in the Chicago area.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in relevant field.
• 2-3 years of lab experience required.
• Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee lab operations and safety compliance.
• Coordinate multiple research projects with graduate students.
• Train lab members in techniques and protocols.

Skills

Lab management

Experimental design

Project coordination

Data analysis

Safety compliance

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in related field

Master’s Degree Preferred

Tools

MS Office Suite

Job description

1 week ago Be among the first 25 applicants

Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features.

Position Number 8150849

Job Category University Staff

Job Type Full-Time

FLSA Status Exempt

Campus Maywood-Health Sciences & Rogers Park-Lake Shore Campuses

Department Name MICROBIOLOGY

Location Code MICROBIOLOGY (06220A)

Is this split and/or fully grant funded? Yes

Duties And Responsibilities

General Lab management:

• Incorporates new protocols and methodology into work as directed by PI.
• Orders lab supplies and maintains orderly records of purchases.
• Oversee general lab spending.
• Maintains a safe and orderly lab environment. Ensures compliance with safety regulations.
• Provides routine communication between the lab and the PI.
• Provides management of technical and administrative activities in research lab.
  
  

Project Management

• Oversee the progression of several research projects in collaboration with graduate students.
• Independently performs experimental techniques and operate specialized equipment required to complete the project.
• Will set up and optimize experimental design and lab technique.
• Maintains knowledge, and detailed records, of the research being conducted by all members of the lab.
• Train members of the lab as appropriate.
• Supervises lab personnel, including progress of individual projects.
• Gathers, organizes, and records data. Performs analysis of results.
• Communicates with other departments and groups to aid in project progression.
• Coordinate time, people, and resources in order to progress all the projects.
• Assigned duties as needed.
  
  

Minimum Education And/or Work Experience

• Bachelor’s Degree in related field.
• 2-3 years of experience in a lab setting.
  
  

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree Preferred.
  
  

Certificates/Credentials/Licenses

N/A

Computer Skills

• MS Office Suite.
• Internet and email applications.
  
  

Supervisory Responsibilities No

Required operation of university owned vehicles No

Does this position require direct animal or patient contact? Yes

Physical Demands None

Working Conditions None

Open Date 06/02/2025

Close Date

Position Maximum Salary or Hourly Rate

Position Minimum Salary or Hourly Rate

Special Instructions to Applicants

About Loyola University Chicago

Founded in 1870, Loyola University Chicago is one of the nation’s largest Jesuit, Catholic universities, recognized for its academic excellence, commitment to community engagement, and leadership in sustainability. A Carnegie R1 research institution, Loyola leverages its status as one of an elite group of universities with the highest level of research activity to advance knowledge that serves communities and creates global impact. With 15 schools, colleges, and institutes —including Business, Law, Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences—Loyola operates three primary campuses in the greater Chicago area and one in Rome, Italy, that provide students a transformative, globally connected learning experience. Consistently ranked among the nation’s top universities by U.S. News & World Report, Loyola is a STARS Gold-rated institution that is ranked as one of the country’s most sustainable campuses by The Princeton Review and has earned distinctions from AmeriCorps and the Carnegie Foundation for its longstanding record of service and community engagement. Guided by its Jesuit mission and commitment to caring for the whole person, Loyola educates ethical leaders who think critically, act with purpose, and strive to create a more just and sustainable world.

Loyola University Chicago strives to be an employer of choice by offering its staff and faculty a wide array of affordable, comprehensive, and competitive benefits. To view our benefits in detail, click here .

Loyola adheres to all applicable federal, state, and/or local civil rights laws and regulations prohibiting discrimination in private institutions of higher education. Please see the University’s Nondiscrimination Policy .

Quick Link for Posting https://www.careers.luc.edu/postings/33019

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

• Industries

  Higher Education

Referrals increase your chances of interviewing at Loyola University Chicago by 2x

Sign in to set job alerts for “Laboratory Manager” roles.

Chicago, IL $70,000.00-$113,000.00 1 month ago

Chicago, IL $132,288.00-$191,082.67 4 weeks ago

Lab Manager - Microbiology, Biology and Chemistry

Chicago, IL $102,890.67-$139,637.34 4 weeks ago

Greater Chicago Area $62,000.00-$68,000.00 6 days ago

Oak Brook, IL $95,000.00-$110,000.00 2 weeks ago

Laboratory Manager / Senior Laboratory Manager

Analytical Development Chemist II- 242724

Oak Brook, IL $62,000.00-$68,000.00 1 day ago

Chicago, IL $80,000.00-$90,000.00 1 week ago

Medical Laboratory Technologist – Lab Supervisor (Iraq)

Chicago, IL $103,000.00-$109,000.00 1 month ago

Research and Development Principal Scientist, Glad Product Formulation

Research And Development Scientist II, Glad Product and Process

Niles, IL $80,000.00-$90,000.00 1 week ago

Oak Brook, IL $62,000.00-$68,000.00 6 days ago

Research And Development Senior Scientist, Glad Product and Process

Environmental Laboratory Director/Program Manager Chicago, IL

Laboratory Analyst, Eurofins Environment Testing- North Central

Northfield, IL $84,000.00-$113,000.00 3 days ago

Supervisor Lab- Technical- Histology (Nights)

Regional Technical Director Chemistry - North America

Maywood, IL $84,156.00-$134,659.00 6 days ago

Operations Manager - Scientific Research Labs (Hybrid)

We’re unlocking community knowledge in a new way. Experts add insights directly into each article, started with the help of AI.