Microscopy Core Lab Ops Manager

Mass General Brigham; Belmont (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

The McLean Hospital Corporation within Mass General Brigham is seeking a Research Lab Operations Manager specialized in microscopy cores. You will oversee high-end imaging facilities, budget for core operations, and coordinate research activities across labs and external collaborators.

Responsibilities include training staff, maintaining TEM, LSCM, and two-photon systems, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting researchers in assay design and data analysis.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s in a related field is required/preferred.
• 3–5 years lab research experience.
• Experience with microscopy core operations is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee lab supply, equipment purchasing, and maintenance.
• Coordinate regulatory and compliance activities.
• Train staff in specialized lab techniques.
• Assist with subject scheduling.
• Provide input on strategy based on industry trends.
• Apply project management to keep development on track.
• Contribute to scientific literature and present data.

Skills

Independent decision making

Scientific imagination

Technical problem solving

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Budget management

Education

Bachelor’s Degree Related Field of Study required or Master’s Degree Related Field of Study preferred

Tools

TEM

LSCM

Two-photon microscopy

Ultramicrotome

Image processing software

Job description

The McLean Hospital Corporation within Mass General Brigham is seeking a Research Lab Operations Manager specialized in microscopy cores. You will oversee high-end imaging facilities, budget for core operations, and coordinate research activities across labs and external collaborators.

Responsibilities include training staff, maintaining TEM, LSCM, and two-photon systems, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting researchers in assay design and data analysis.