Life Sciences Research Operations Lead – 4‑Day Week

Harvard University; Cambridge (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Tuition assistance

Wellbeing resources

Commuter benefits

Job summary

Harvard University in Cambridge, MA seeks a Research Operations Manager for Life Sciences to lead shared facilities, oversee equipment, and support experimental teams across physics, engineering, and biology.

The role combines hands-on instrumentation, space planning, and safety leadership as the Laboratory Safety Officer, with a focus on implementing efficient workflows and strong compliance in a world-class research environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage all shared life science facilities, including cell culture rooms, microscopy suites, animal facilities, and general wet labs.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Mentorship

Problem solving

Laboratory operations

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree in Biology/Biochemistry

Tools

Autoclaves

Centrifuges

Incubators

Biosafety cabinets

Spectrophotometers

Microscopes

Job description

Harvard University in Cambridge, MA seeks a Research Operations Manager for Life Sciences to lead shared facilities, oversee equipment, and support experimental teams across physics, engineering, and biology.

The role combines hands-on instrumentation, space planning, and safety leadership as the Laboratory Safety Officer, with a focus on implementing efficient workflows and strong compliance in a world-class research environment.