Neuroscience Lab Operations Lead

Myana; Berkeley (CA); On-site; USD 39,716 - 45,157; Full time

Job summary

The Lab Manager in the Kaufer lab at the University of California, Berkeley, supports administrative and research activities, ensuring smooth operations, safety compliance, and effective coordination with university units. This role oversees purchases, HR liaison duties, and onboarding for new lab members, enabling ongoing experiments and project progress.

Responsibilities include maintaining SOPs, coordinating safety trainings, assisting with manuscripts, and helping with molecular biology and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience in biology-related field.
• Experience in neuroscience-related lab settings is preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily lab operations, purchasing, supplies, and reagent management.
• Safety coordinator; maintain SOPs, training, and inspections.
• Manage mouse colony, project planning, and onboarding of new members.
• Assist researchers with molecular biology, animal work, and data handling.

Skills

Mouse handling

Molecular biology

Behavior techniques

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Independent work

Neuroscience knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Neuroscience/Biology

2+ years lab experience

Tools

PCR

Genotyping by PCR

Cryosectioning

Immunohistochemistry

Job description

The Lab Manager in the Kaufer lab at the University of California, Berkeley, supports administrative and research activities, ensuring smooth operations, safety compliance, and effective coordination with university units. This role oversees purchases, HR liaison duties, and onboarding for new lab members, enabling ongoing experiments and project progress.

Responsibilities include maintaining SOPs, coordinating safety trainings, assisting with manuscripts, and helping with molecular biology and