Lab Operations Manager, Microbiology Lab — Instruction & Prep Lead

Quinnipiac University; Hamden (CT); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition remission

Inclusive environment

Job summary

Quinnipiac University invites applications for a Laboratory Operations Manager in the School of Health Sciences and Department of Biomedical Sciences. The role supports microbiology instructional labs, prepares materials, and ensures efficient operation of the laboratory environment.

The position requires 1–3 years of lab operations experience, strong safety and organizational skills, and the ability to work with faculty, staff, and students to maintain high educational standards.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in laboratory operations or management.
• Strong understanding of lab safety practices, chemical handling, and hazardous materials management.
• Excellent organizational skills and technical proficiency in lab equipment and inventory systems.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills; ability to supervise student workers and collaborate with faculty.

Responsibilities

• Support mission, visions, and core values of Quinnipiac University, its School of Health Sciences and Department of Biomedical Science.
• Prepare and support microbiology laboratory courses by setting up equipment, supplies, reagents, media, specimens, models, and instructional materials.
• Manage daily operation, organization, maintenance of microbiology laboratory, preparation, supplies procurement, biosafety and safety policy compliance.
• Collaborate with faculty to prepare laboratories for instructional activities and evaluate lab procedures, protocols, and equipment.
• Maintain inventories of laboratory supplies, chemicals, reagents, biological specimens, equipment, and instructional materials.
• Coordinate purchasing, receiving, storage, distribution, and recordkeeping for laboratory supplies and material.
• Operate, maintain, troubleshoot, and coordinate servicing and repair of laboratory equipment.
• Monitor laboratory budgets, expenditures, purchasing activities, and service agreements.

Skills

Lab operations

Inventory management

Supervision of student workers

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in microbiology or related field

Master's degree in a relevant discipline (preferred)

Job description

Quinnipiac University invites applications for a Laboratory Operations Manager in the School of Health Sciences and Department of Biomedical Sciences. The role supports microbiology instructional labs, prepares materials, and ensures efficient operation of the laboratory environment.

The position requires 1–3 years of lab operations experience, strong safety and organizational skills, and the ability to work with faculty, staff, and students to maintain high educational standards.