Research Laboratory Manager

University of South Alabama; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Alabama’s Stokes School of Marine and Environmental Sciences seeks a Research Laboratory Manager to lead the day-to-day operations of a busy bioanalytical facility on the main campus.

The role requires a science degree with five years of lab experience, including supervisory responsibilities, plus strong organizational skills to manage budgets, safety protocols, and data reporting for faculty and graduate students.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a physical or natural science with five years lab experience, including supervisory role.
• Master's degree can substitute for one year of required experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day lab activities and equipment maintenance.
• Supervises graduate assistants and students in analyses of bioanalytical equipment.
• Plans and directs daily activities of a large research lab, including instrument maintenance and safety protocols.
• Provides guidance on complex chemical and biological analyses for varied projects.
• Develops and updates standard operating procedures to ensure safe practices.
• Manages lab budgets in consultation with facility leadership.
• Trains personnel and researchers on procedures and instrumentation; maintains QA/QC docs.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Laboratory management

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical or natural science

Master's degree may substitute for one year of experience

Tools

Bioanalytical laboratory equipment

Job description

Bachelor’s degree in a physical or natural science from an accredited institution as approved and accepted by the University of South Alabama and five years responsible laboratory experience, one of which must have been in a supervisory capacity. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

Job Description Summary

The University of South Alabama’s Stokes School of Marine and Environmental Sciences is seeking to hire a Research Laboratory Manager. Interested candidates should apply to be considered.

Essential Functions These are the job duties required of the position. Essential Functions

• Manages of day-to-day laboratory activities including the maintenance, repair, and smooth running of all available equipment.
• Supervises technical laboratory staff Including graduate assistants and students in the maintenance and analysis of the Bioanalytical laboratory equipment.
• Plans, organizes, and directs the dally activities of a large research laboratory Including Instrument maintenance, laboratory safety protocols, chemical inventory, and training.
• With support from the facility director, supervises and conducts technical and highly complex chemical and biological analyses and Is able to provide advice on basic methods and strategies to assist in varied research projects led by faculty and graduate students.
• Develops, organizes and performs complex laboratory procedures, prepares and updated standard
• operating procedures to ensure safe practice.
• Conducts and provides advice to faculty, students, and staff on the appropriate analysis of research data and contributes to the development of research papers according to the guidelines for ethical research. Improves on established techniques and adapts new techniques to laboratory studies.
• Manages laboratory budgets to ensure budgets meet the needs of the facility in consultation with the Analytical Director, Analytical Advisory committee, and School Director.
• Assists the Director of the Analytical Facility In supporting research and fostering the educational and research mission of the facility.
• Ability to meet deadlines and follow-through on designated duties in a timely and efficient manner.
• Willingness to respond after hours as needed to respond to instrument breakdowns or time sensitive laboratory based Issues.
• Performs administrative tasks as needed.
• Manages shared lab records, equipment logs, quality assurance and quality control documentation, and operational databases.
• Maintains data logs and prepares invoices and related administrative tasks to ensure efficient cost recovery.
• Trains personnel and researchers on procedures and instrumentation.
• Troubleshoots repair and performs routine checks to ensure minimal instrument down-time.
• Monitors water quality of the Stokes School of Marine Environmental Sciences lobby aquarium and a supporting quarantine tank.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and additional hours as required.
• Related duties as required.

Posting Information

Number of Vacancies 1

Job Open Date 10/16/2026

Open Until Filled Yes

Working Days Monday - Friday

Working Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Job Location Main Campus

Full-time or Part-Time Full Time

Regular or Temporary Regular

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you at least 18 years of age?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No
• * The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individualsfor staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
  • Yes
  • No
• * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
  • Less than High School
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
  • Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
  • Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
• * How many years of related experience do you have?
  • Less than 1 year
  • Between 1 - 3 years
  • Between 3 - 5 years
  • Between 5 - 7 years
  • More than 7 years
• * How did you hear about this position?
  • USA website
  • LinkedIn
  • Zip Recruiter
  • Indeed
  • HigherEd Jobs
  • Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
  • Facebook
  • Word of mouth
  • Other

Required Documents Optional Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

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