Laboratory Manager

Brown University; Providence (RI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition assistance

Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

Brown University’s Paleoclimate and Climate Change Lab seeks a Lab Manager to oversee lab operations, maintain precision instruments, and support researchers across multiple projects. The role includes equipment management, purchasing, sample prep, quality control, data handling, and training of assistants.

You will ensure safety compliance and help advance climate science within a dynamic, interdisciplinary environment at Brown’s IBES center in Providence.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in geosciences, environmental science, or STEM field with at least 2 years of related experience.
• Experience with climate, paleoclimate, geology, or oceanographic research preferred.
• Experience operating analytical instrumentation preferred.
• Experience with data analysis and visualization software (R, Matlab, Python) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee lab operations and support a diverse portfolio of research projects.
• Manage operation, scheduling and maintenance of cavity ringdown spectrometers.
• Handle lab purchasing, paperwork, sample preparation, data analysis and archival.
• Train and supervise student researchers and lab personnel; ensure EH&S compliance.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Project management

Laboratory troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in geosciences

Tools

Google Suite

MS Office

R

MATLAB

Python

Job description

Laboratory Manager

Brown University

Job Description

About Brown: Brown University is a leading research university distinct for its student-centered learning and deep sense of purpose. Our students, faculty and staff are driven by the idea that their work will have an impact in the world.

Brown University offers a flexible work/life balance; summer hours, winter break and a comprehensive Benefits package including time off, annual paid holidays; benefits offerings including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, wellness, employee discounts and more. To learn about Brown University's benefits, visit the University Human Resources web page for further information.

About the Opportunity

At this dynamic cross-campus center, the Institute at Brown for Environment and Society (IBES), students and faculty conduct groundbreaking research and build creative solutions to complex 21st-century problems in climate and sustainability. Work at IBES combines an understanding of the natural world and human dimensions because environmental stewardship, human rights, and economic well-being are inextricably linked.

Through our unique interdisciplinary approach, IBES cultivates actionable research outcomes, while equipping and empowering the change agents of tomorrow through our rigorous and diverse academic programs.

IBES faculty, staff, and students play key roles in the global conversation about environmental issues - on campus, at the State House, in boardrooms, and at the United Nations.

At Brown, and within IBES, we celebrate diversity in all its forms, and work together to create a collaborative, inclusive, and equitable work environment where everyone can achieve their professional goals.

Responsibilities

The Paleoclimate and Climate Change Lab at Brown University seeks a Lab Manager to oversee lab operations and to support and contribute to a diverse portfolio of research projects. The Lab Manager will manage operations of the lab's cavity ringdown spectrometers and provide assistance to student research assistants and visiting researchers alike.

Responsibilities include instrument operation, scheduling and maintenance; lab purchasing and related paperwork; sample preparation; data and metadata analysis, quality control, and archival; training and oversight of student research assistants and other lab personnel; and ensuring compliance with environmental health and safety guidelines.

This position is a full-time, 12-month position 100% research funded and is for one year with the possibility of renewal, based on satisfactory work performance and dependent upon funding.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Bachelor's Degree in geosciences, environmental science, or other STEM field strongly preferred with a minimum of 2 years of related work experience or the equivalent combination of education and work experience.
• Prior experience in climate, paleoclimate, geology, and/or oceanographic research preferred.
• Experience operating analytical instrumentation is preferred.
• Experience with data analysis and visualization software (e.g. R, Matlab, Python) is preferred.

Job Competencies

• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Experience with Google suite, MS Office, and data analysis and visualization software.
• Scientific writing and reporting.
• Problem-solving and troubleshooting skills in a laboratory environment.
• Project management experience preferred.

Salary Grade

9

Additional Information

Applicants are asked to include a resume.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background check.

Benefits of Working at Brown

Please review additional information on Benefits of Working at Brown.

Recruiting Start Date

2026-07-09

Job Posting Title

Laboratory Manager

Department

Institute at Brown for Environment and Society

Grade

Grade 9

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type

Fixed Term (Fixed Term)

Time Type

Full time

Scheduled Weekly Hours

37.5

Position Work Location

Onsite

Submission Guidelines

The designated Position Work Location for each position determines the approved modality of work. Positions are classified based on the operational and business needs of the department and may be designated as on-site, hybrid, or remote. Employees with a designated position work location as remote must reside and perform their work in a state where Brown University is registered to do business. Brown University is a registered employer in the following states: Rhode Island, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, New Jersey, North Carolina, Washington, D.C. Please note that to be considered for a staff position at Brown University, you must submit a separate application for each position you wish to be considered for. Applications are reviewed only for the specific position to which they are submitted and are not automatically considered for future openings.

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship.

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EEO Statement

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