Laboratory Operations Manager & Compliance Coordinator

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

Job summary

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers seeks a Staff Research Associate III to manage the day-to-day operations of an academic research laboratory. The role ensures projects, compliance, and timelines are organized, tracked, and completed on time under supervision.

The SRA3 supports PI-directed research by coordinating logistics, maintaining records, and following through on operational, regulatory, and project tasks, without defining research aims or leading programs.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or related field, or equivalent education/experience.
• Experience supporting lab operations in an academic or research setting.
• Ability to organize, track, document, and meet deadlines across multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of lab workflows to understand protocols and operations.
• Experience coordinating administrative or regulatory tasks in a research setting.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day laboratory operations and administrative coordination.
• Coordinate logistics, maintain records, track timelines and requirements.
• Ensure follow-through on operational, regulatory, and project tasks.
• Support PI-directed research activities without defining research aims or leading programs.

Skills

Biology background

Lab operations experience

Task management

Lab workflows

Regulatory coordination

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biological sciences or related field

Job description

University of California - San Diego Medical Centers seeks a Staff Research Associate III to manage the day-to-day operations of an academic research laboratory. The role ensures projects, compliance, and timelines are organized, tracked, and completed on time under supervision.

The SRA3 supports PI-directed research by coordinating logistics, maintaining records, and following through on operational, regulatory, and project tasks, without defining research aims or leading programs.