Laboratory Operations Manager - Research

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Staff Research Associate III to manage a university laboratory's daily operations, ensuring tasks and compliance are tracked and completed on schedule. You will coordinate logistics, maintain records, and monitor timelines under PI direction, without setting research aims or leading programs.

The role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and effective communication, with occasional after-hours work to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of biological science and lab work.
• Experience supporting academic/research lab operations.
• Ability to organize, track, document, and meet deadlines.
• Understanding of laboratory workflows and protocols.
• Experience coordinating administrative or regulatory tasks (IRB/IACUC) and related docs.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations and administrative coordination of the laboratory.
• Coordinate logistics, maintain records, track timelines and requirements, and ensure follow-through on operational, regulatory, and project-related tasks.
• Support PI-directed research activities without defining aims or leading programs.
• Other duties as needed.

Skills

Biology knowledge

Laboratory operations

Task organization

Lab workflows

Regulatory coordination

Attention to detail

Written & verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in biological science or related field

Job description

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Staff Research Associate III to manage a university laboratory's daily operations, ensuring tasks and compliance are tracked and completed on schedule. You will coordinate logistics, maintain records, and monitor timelines under PI direction, without setting research aims or leading programs.

The role requires strong organization, attention to detail, and effective communication, with occasional after-hours work to meet deadlines.