Microbiology Lab Manager — Research Operations Lead

Texas A&M Agrilife Research; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life and long‑

12–15 annual paid holidays

Sick leave (up to 8 hours/month)

Vacation (at least 8 hours/month)

Automatic enrollment in TSR Texas

Job summary

Texas A&M AgriLife Research in College Station, Texas, is seeking a Lab Manager to oversee the Dass Microbial Ecology Laboratory. You will manage day-to-day operations, inventory, ordering, and equipment upkeep while ensuring safety and protocol compliance.

The role requires a strong background in microbiology or molecular biology, with substantial lab experience and the ability to coordinate multiple projects with the PI and research team.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in microbiology, molecular biology, or a related field and five years of related experience including laboratory experience in an academic or research setting.
• Or, Master's degree in microbiology, molecular biology, or a related field and three years of related experience including laboratory experience in an academic or research setting.
• Or, Ph.D. and one year of related experience including laboratory experience in an academic or research setting.
• Familiarity with general laboratory operations, safety practices, and recordkeeping.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.

Responsibilities

• Maintain laboratory inventory, including reagents, consumables, and supplies, and reorder as needed.
• Coordinate purchasing and track orders, deliveries, and supply budgets.
• Keep the laboratory clean, organized, and ready for daily research activities.
• Oversee routine maintenance, calibration, and service of laboratory equipment.
• Support laboratory safety and compliance, including protocols, documentation, and required recordkeeping.
• Manage waste handling and general upkeep of shared laboratory spaces.
• Onboard and train new personnel on laboratory procedures and safe practices.
• Coordinate scheduling of shared equipment and laboratory space across projects.
• Work with the PI and research team to keep concurrent projects running smoothly.
• Ensures that procedures are carried out appropriately and issues are addressed.
• Adheres to Federal, State, and Texas A&M University System (TAMUS) procedures, policies, and safety regulations.
• Maintains quality assurance manuals, Standard Operating Procedure (SOPs), validation of laboratory procedures, check sample program, and record control.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Laboratory management

Multitasking

Team collaboration

Laboratory safety

Education

Bachelor's in microbiology/molecular biology

Master's in microbiology/molecular biology

PhD in microbiology/molecular biology

Tools

Inventory systems

Budget tracking

Job description

Texas A&M AgriLife Research in College Station, Texas, is seeking a Lab Manager to oversee the Dass Microbial Ecology Laboratory. You will manage day-to-day operations, inventory, ordering, and equipment upkeep while ensuring safety and protocol compliance.

The role requires a strong background in microbiology or molecular biology, with substantial lab experience and the ability to coordinate multiple projects with the PI and research team.