Lead Research Laboratory Manager

Socket.dev; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Emory University is seeking a Research Laboratory Manager to oversee a large, dynamic research lab. You will supervise staff, manage administrative and financial tasks, and coordinate collaborations with investigators and core facilities.

The role involves data collection, analysis, manuscript preparation, and long‑range planning. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for thriving in a fast‑paced academic setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific field; related master's degree preferred.
• Five years of professional research experience.
• Three years of supervisory experience.
• PhD or Master’s degree in a biomedical or related scientific field preferred.
• Prior experience managing or coordinating activities in an academic research laboratory is highly desirable.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills, with demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities.
• Experience with laboratory purchasing, inventory, vendor coordination, budgeting, personnel onboarding and training, and research administration is preferred.
• Scientific experience in structural biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, virology, neuroscience, or related areas is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supervises staff (generally ten or more employees) in a large and/or complex research laboratory.
• Responsible for administrative, financial, staffing and planning aspects of research.
• Designs instrumentation, theoretical models, equipment and other vehicles for data gathering and analysis.
• Designs and applies scientific and numerical models in research.
• Oversees development and integrity of data collection and instruments.
• Conducts on‑going, periodic and final analyses of data, using specialized techniques and programming.
• Writes and collaborates with other researchers on manuscripts, abstracts and other publications of research findings.
• Collaborates with other researchers on long‑range plan for overall research.
• Performs related responsibilities as required.

Skills

Staff supervision

Lab operations management

Data analysis

Budgeting

Vendor coordination

Project coordination

Communication

Research coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in a scientific field

Master's degree preferred

PhD preferred

Job description

Emory University is seeking a Research Laboratory Manager to oversee a large, dynamic research lab. You will supervise staff, manage administrative and financial tasks, and coordinate collaborations with investigators and core facilities.

The role involves data collection, analysis, manuscript preparation, and long‑range planning. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential for thriving in a fast‑paced academic setting.