Laboratory Manager

Texas A&M University; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University’s Biology Department is seeking a Laboratory Manager to oversee daily lab operations, course preparation, and facility maintenance to ensure a safe and effective learning environment for students and staff.

The role requires supervisory experience, strong organizational and communication skills, and the ability to coordinate with multiple teams including instructors and support services.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field or equivalent training/experience.
• Master’s degree in Biology or related field is preferred.
• Five years of experience in medical or teaching laboratory settings.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License and relevant safety certifications are desirable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily laboratory operations and course preparation to support instructional activities.
• Lead and train laboratory staff, technicians, teaching assistants, and student workers.
• Coordinate absence coverage, exam materials, and makeup laboratory sessions.
• Manage purchasing, inventory, and budget functions for the laboratory.
• Collaborate with EHS and campus offices to support compliance and resources.
• Maintain laboratory safety, regulatory compliance, and documentation.
• Maintain online laboratory resources and teaching materials.
• Preserve teaching collections and instructional resources.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Leadership

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Multi-tasking

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biology or related field

Master’s degree in Biology or related field

Job description

Job Title

Laboratory Manager Agency Texas A&M University Department Biology

Proposed Minimum Salary

Commensurate

Job Location

College Station, Texas

Job Type

Staff

Job Description

Here’s a Glimpse of the Job Texas A&M University's Biology Department is seeking a Laboratory Manager who, under general direction, oversees and coordinates daily laboratory operations, instructional activities, and facility maintenance in support of the department's A&P courses. This role ensures laboratories are properly prepared, equipped, and maintained to provide a safe and effective learning environment for students and instructional staff.

Opportunities to Contribute

• Supervises daily laboratory operations by overseeing course preparation, troubleshooting protocols, resolving laboratory issues, and coordinating maintenance needs to ensure efficient instructional support.
• Leads and trains laboratory personnel, including full-time technicians, teaching assistants, student workers, and staff, while managing schedules, assignments, and technical training.
• Coordinates student and instructional support activities by verifying laboratory absences, addressing teaching assistant concerns, preparing instructional and examination materials, and organizing makeup laboratory sessions.
• Manages laboratory purchasing, inventory, and budget functions by ordering supplies, preparing requisitions, processing purchase orders, maintaining equipment inventories, and monitoring budget and course order records.
• Collaborates with departmental leadership and university partners, including EHS and campus support offices, to support laboratory operations, compliance, and resource needs.
• Maintains laboratory safety and regulatory compliance by overseeing annual chemical inventories, maintaining compliance records, and fulfilling reporting requirements.
• Oversees course support resources by maintaining and updating online laboratory course components and ensuring instructional materials remain accessible and current.
• Preserves and manages teaching collections and educational materials, including specimens, microslides, study skins, charts, anatomical models, and other instructional resources.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or a related field, or any equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Five years of experience in medical or teaching laboratory settings.
• May occasionally lift, move, and carry moderately heavy weight up to 50 lbs.
• Requires frequent standing and walking around the instructional laboratories.
• A well-qualified candidate for this position will also possess:
• Master's degree in Biology or a related field.
• Five years of teaching experience in high school or college-level laboratories in Biology, Chemistry, or a related field, to include a 2-year supervisory background.
• Professional experience within human anatomy and physiology, animal physiology, embryology, or other related science field.
• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• CPR/First Aid certification, hazardous chemical training, and FAMIS training.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.
• Demonstrated supervisory and leadership skills.
• Excellent organizational and communication skills.

Salary

Compensation will be commensurate based on the selected candidate's education and experience.

Schedule

May have to work on the weekend and/or after normal hours to assist with exam setup or makeup laboratories.

Why Texas A&M University?

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. The Department of Biology at Texas A&M University is responsible for research and teaching within the vast disciplines of the biological sciences, from molecular cell biology to ecology and evolutionary biology. Our faculty perform cutting-edge research in a wide array of biological sciences in the laboratory and in the field. Our graduate research programs prepare scientists for careers in academia, industry and government and enhance our understanding of the central role of biological systems in the global environment. Our undergraduate students gain a firm foundation in modern biological sciences to prepare them for a multitude of careers that depend on a solid understanding of biology. To learn more, please visit us at https://www.bio.tamu.edu/. We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration.

Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. 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 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 Health and Wellness: Free exercise programs and release time Professional Development: All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more Educational 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.

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