Microscopy Core Operations Lead

1600 The McLean Hospital Corporation; Belmont (MA); On-site; USD 63,000 - 103,000; Full time

Job summary

The McLean Hospital Corporation in Belmont, MA is seeking a Research Lab Operations Manager specialized in microscopy to lead the Microscopy Core and support translational neuroscience projects. You will guide study design, data collection, and analysis, and manage budgeting for core facilities while training users across TEM, LSCM, and two-photon microscopy.

The role requires hands-on microscopy expertise, strong organizational skills, and collaboration with researchers and external sponsors to

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field is required or a Master’s degree is preferred.
• 3–5 years of research experience in a lab setting is required.
• Ability to manage budgets and diverse project portfolios.
• Strong organizational and analytical skills for complex experiments.

Responsibilities

• Oversee lab supply, equipment, purchasing, and maintenance.
• Coordinate regulatory and compliance activities.
• Train staff in specialized lab techniques.
• Assist with subject scheduling and study design.
• Contribute to scientific literature and presentations.
• Manage research operations and core facility budgeting.
• Ensure instrument maintenance and scheduling; supervise contracted services.
• Support researchers and liaise with internal/external stakeholders.

Skills

Independent decision making

Scientific imagination

Budget management

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Effective communication

Problem solving

Lab supervision

Education

Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study

Master's Degree Related Field of Study preferred

Tools

TEM

LSCM

Two-Photon Microscopy

Flow Cytometry (learn)

Job description

The McLean Hospital Corporation in Belmont, MA is seeking a Research Lab Operations Manager specialized in microscopy to lead the Microscopy Core and support translational neuroscience projects. You will guide study design, data collection, and analysis, and manage budgeting for core facilities while training users across TEM, LSCM, and two-photon microscopy.

The role requires hands-on microscopy expertise, strong organizational skills, and collaboration with researchers and external sponsors to