Laboratory Operations Lead for Research Programs

University of California San Diego; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

University of California San Diego (UCSD) is seeking a Staff Research Associate III to oversee day-to-day operations and administrative coordination of an academic research laboratory in the Medicine/Endocrinology & Metabolism department. The role ensures projects and compliance are tracked, documented, and completed on time, supporting PI-directed research activities.

Responsibilities include managing operations, coordinating logistics, maintaining records, tracking timelines, and following

Qualifications

• Advanced theoretical and working knowledge in biological science, typically attained by a Bachelor's degree, and/or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience supporting laboratory operations in an academic or research environment.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, track, document, and follow through on multiple tasks and deadlines.
• Working knowledge of laboratory workflows sufficient to understand protocols and operational requirements.
• Experience coordinating administrative or regulatory tasks in a research setting.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience in a laboratory management or coordination role.
• Familiarity with IACUC, IRB, and EH&S processes.
• Experience maintaining project trackers, documentation systems, or shared records.
• Scientific background sufficient to support laboratory workflows and documentation.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day operations and administrative coordination of the laboratory.
• Support PI-directed research activities by managing laboratory operations, coordinating logistics, maintaining records, tracking timelines and requirements, and ensuring follow-through on operational, regulatory, and project-related tasks.
• The SRA3 does not independently define research aims, lead scientific programs, or represent the laboratory in sponsor-facing decision-making.

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological sciences

Job description

University of California San Diego (UCSD) is seeking a Staff Research Associate III to oversee day-to-day operations and administrative coordination of an academic research laboratory in the Medicine/Endocrinology & Metabolism department. The role ensures projects and compliance are tracked, documented, and completed on time, supporting PI-directed research activities.

Responsibilities include managing operations, coordinating logistics, maintaining records, tracking timelines, and following