Lab Manager (9603C), Department of Neuroscience #89651

University of California Berkeley; Berkeley (CA); Presencial; USD 38.000 - 40.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

The University of California, Berkeley is seeking a Lab Manager (9603C) in the Department of Neuroscience to oversee experiments and daily lab operations. You will assist with ongoing fMRI-related work, animal training, inventory control, and safety compliance.

This is a full-time, non-exempt position with UC benefits. The position offers an hourly range of $27.53–$28.77, with first review on November 5, 2026, and requires attention to detail and the ability to work both independently and as

Qualificações

• Basic experience supporting laboratory research and procedures.
• Familiarity with laboratory animal care and research compliance.
• Ability to maintain organized operations including inventory and supplies.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions.

Responsabilidades

• Assist with ongoing experiments and animal training.
• Manage essential lab operations, ordering supplies and organizing the lab.
• Support fMRI-related activities and overall lab readiness.

Conhecimentos

Lab experience

Animal care familiarity

Inventory and ordering

Attention to detail

Descrição da vaga

Lab Manager (9603C), Department of Neuroscience #89651

At the University of California, Berkeley , we are dedicated to fostering a community where everyone feels welcome and can thrive. Our culture of openness, freedom, and belonging makes it a special place for students, faculty, and staff, who are among the most talented and accomplished anywhere, including Nobel laureates, Pulitzer Prize winners, and MacArthur Fellows. Since our founding in 1868, we have been an engine for innovation - driving intellectual, economic, and social progress that benefits California, the U.S., and beyond. Together, we change the world.

At Berkeley, the best careers are built on a foundation of continuous learning and growth . We actively support professional development by providing all full-time staff employees with at least 80 hours of paid time per year and provide space for supportive colleague communities via numerous employee resource groups.

The Department of Neuroscience, which launched in July 2024, will advance the understanding of brain, mind, and behavior through research, education and training. Our faculty, graduate and undergraduate students, and postdoctoral researchers study how the brain functions in health and disease, how it generates behavior and thought, and how it computes.

We investigate the nervous system on levels ranging from molecules and cells, to neural circuits and systems, to behavior and cognition, to neural computation. We also develop neurotechnology and explore the impacts of neuroscience on society.

Position Summary

The Lab Manager assists the Tsao lab with experiments and lab management. This position helps with ongoing experiments, specifically animal training, and manages essential lab operations including ordering supplies and organizing the lab.

Application Review Date

The First Review Date for this job is November 5, 2026. For full consideration, please apply on or before the first review date.

Responsibilities

• 25% - Assist with fMRI experiments including operation of MR scanner.
• 25% - Keep inventory of supplies and order new supplies as needed.
• 25% - Sterilize equipment, prepare for and clean up after surgeries, organize lab spaces and prepare lab for inspections.

Required Qualifications

• Basic experience supporting laboratory research, including assisting with experimental procedures and following established protocols.
• Lab experience or familiarity with laboratory animal care and handling, and the ability to follow animal care and research compliance guidelines.
• Ability to maintain organized laboratory operations, including tracking inventory, ordering supplies, and preparing equipment and lab spaces for research activities.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to follow written and verbal instructions while working both independently and as part of a research team.

Under California law, the University of California, Berkeley is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role and should not offer a salary outside of the range posted in this job announcement. This range takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including but not limited to experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, analysis of internal equity, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be offered a salary at or near the top of the range for a position. Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience.

The budgeted hourly range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $27.53 - $28.77, Step 1 - Step 2.

• This is a non-exempt, bi-weekly paid position.
• This is a full-time (40 hours/week) Career position eligible for UC benefits.

Other Information

• This is not a visa opportunity. This position does not include sponsorship of a new consular H-1B visa petition that would require payment of the $100,000 supplemental fee.

As a condition of employment, the final candidate who accepts a conditional offer of employment will be required to disclose if they have been subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct; received notice of any allegations or are currently the subject of any administrative or disciplinary proceedings involving misconduct; have left a position after receiving notice of allegations or while under investigation in an administrative or disciplinary proceeding involving misconduct; or have filed an appeal of a finding of misconduct with a previous employer.

“Misconduct” means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant’s previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer. For reference, below are UC’s policies addressing some forms of misconduct:

The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law.