Neuroscience Lab & Research Operations Manager

asu; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 44,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

The Keiser Lab in the School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University is seeking a highly motivated Laboratory Manager to oversee day-to-day laboratory operations and support ongoing neuroscience research. Our lab investigates molecular and circuit-level mechanisms underlying brain function and behavior using mouse models, molecular biology approaches, and behavioral neuroscience techniques.

The role offers budget oversight, staff supervision, and adherence to lab safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and 3 years of related experience, or equivalent.
• Experience in a wet lab environment and with mice.
• Strong organization, communication, and teamwork abilities.
• Ability to supervise staff and train students/technicians.

Responsibilities

• Manage laboratory inventory, ordering, receiving, and stocking of supplies and reagents.
• Maintain organization of lab spaces, equipment, and shared resources.
• Oversee and maintain the mouse colony, including breeding coordination and record keeping.
• Ensure compliance with IACUC, EHS, safety regulations, and institutional policies.
• Assist with protocol development and documentation for animal and molecular experiments.
• Coordinate maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment and liaise with vendors.
• Train lab members in standard procedures and animal handling.
• Support molecular biology and wet lab experiments and data collection.
• Maintain accurate records of experiments, protocols, and colony management systems.

Skills

Wet lab experience

Mouse handling

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

PCR

Genotyping

Western blot

Tissue processing

Mouse colony management

In vivo research

Job description

The Keiser Lab in the School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University is seeking a highly motivated Laboratory Manager to oversee day-to-day laboratory operations and support ongoing neuroscience research. Our lab investigates molecular and circuit-level mechanisms underlying brain function and behavior using mouse models, molecular biology approaches, and behavioral neuroscience techniques.

The role offers budget oversight, staff supervision, and adherence to lab safety standards.