Radiological Sciences Lab Operations Manager

University of Tennessee, Knoxville; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Tennessee, Knoxville seeks a Laboratory Manager for Radiological Sciences to oversee day-to-day operations of radiopharmaceutical labs, ensuring safe research operation and regulatory compliance under the Nuclear Engineering Laboratory and Safety Manager. The role coordinates maintenance, supplies, and documentation to support efficient, productive research.

The position collaborates with faculty, staff, and students to maintain safety protocols, manage budgeting for facility

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor's in biology, chemistry, biomedical sciences, laboratory science, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of relevant laboratory experience.
• Experience with safety regulations and accurate documentation.
• Ability to work with faculty, staff, and students to maintain a safe, efficient research environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate safe, organized and efficient research operations in compliance with radiation safety, EHS, biosafety, and animal research regulations.
• Assist in training laboratory personnel in radiation safety, biosafety, chemical safety, and best practices.
• Draft and update laboratory protocols, SOPs, and regulatory documentation for management approval.
• Serve as liaison with Radiation Safety Office, EHS, IBC, and IACUC and provide knowledge to these partners.
• Maintain accurate laboratory records to comply with regulatory inspections.

Skills

Lab safety procedures

Lab techniques

Troubleshooting equipment

Regulatory compliance

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's in biology/chemistry/biomedical sciences

Master's in related field (preferred)

Job description

University of Tennessee, Knoxville seeks a Laboratory Manager for Radiological Sciences to oversee day-to-day operations of radiopharmaceutical labs, ensuring safe research operation and regulatory compliance under the Nuclear Engineering Laboratory and Safety Manager. The role coordinates maintenance, supplies, and documentation to support efficient, productive research.

The position collaborates with faculty, staff, and students to maintain safety protocols, manage budgeting for facility