Research Lab Operations Manager (Microbiology)

Agrilife; College Station, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision, life and long‑

Short-term disability insurance

12–15 annual paid holidays

Up to 8 hours sick leave per month

Vacation time

Automatic enrollment in retirement

Wellness initiative

Professional development

Job summary

The Laboratory Manager oversees the Dass Microbial Ecology Laboratory at Texas A&M AgriLife, keeping the facility organized, stocked, and ready for research. You will manage inventory, coordinate purchasing, and ensure equipment upkeep while supporting safety and regulatory compliance.

Collaborating with the PI, research staff, postdocs, and students, you will schedule shared equipment, train new personnel, and help keep multiple projects running smoothly in a dynamic academic environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, molecular biology, or a related field with five years of related laboratory experience.
• Master’s degree in microbiology, molecular biology, or a related field with three years of related laboratory experience.
• Ph.D. with one year of related laboratory experience.
• Familiarity with general laboratory operations, safety practices, and recordkeeping.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Preferred: Masters in microbiology, molecular biology, or a related field.

Responsibilities

• Maintain laboratory inventory, including reagents, consumables, and supplies, and reorder as needed.
• Coordinate purchasing and track orders, deliveries, and supply budgets.
• Keep the laboratory clean, organized, and ready for daily research activities.
• Oversee routine maintenance, calibration, and service of laboratory equipment.
• Support laboratory safety and compliance, including protocols, documentation, and required recordkeeping.
• Manage waste handling and general upkeep of shared laboratory spaces.
• Onboard and train new personnel on laboratory procedures and safe practices.
• Coordinate scheduling of shared equipment and laboratory space across projects.
• Work with the PI and research team to keep concurrent projects running smoothly.

Job description

The Laboratory Manager oversees the Dass Microbial Ecology Laboratory at Texas A&M AgriLife, keeping the facility organized, stocked, and ready for research. You will manage inventory, coordinate purchasing, and ensure equipment upkeep while supporting safety and regulatory compliance.

Collaborating with the PI, research staff, postdocs, and students, you will schedule shared equipment, train new personnel, and help keep multiple projects running smoothly in a dynamic academic environment.