Senior Lab Manager: Genetics & Research Operations

California Institute of Technology; Pasadena (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 74,000; Full time

Job summary

The Lab Manager at California Institute of Technology will oversee the administrative, operational, and research support functions of the lab in Pasadena, including mouse colony oversight, procurement, budgeting, and safety.

The role requires an MS in a life sciences field with extensive lab administration experience and hands-on experience in animal handling and research operations. You will train staff, manage inventories, and ensure compliance with OLAR and EH&S.

Qualifications

• MS in Genetics, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or related life sciences with 8+ years in lab ops.
• Experience with animal handling and mouse genetics is required.
• Proficient in procurement, budgeting, and vendor management.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mouse colony, breeding, genotyping, and inspections in line with animal care regs.
• Train staff in animal handling, cell line development, tissue collection, and histology.
• Manage inventories of plasmids, cell lines, enzymes, antibodies, and chemicals.

Skills

Mouse colony oversight

Budget tracking

Regulatory compliance

Procurement management

Lab safety

Staff training

Education

MS in Genetics, Molecular Biology, Cell Biology, or related life sciences

Job description

The Lab Manager at California Institute of Technology will oversee the administrative, operational, and research support functions of the lab in Pasadena, including mouse colony oversight, procurement, budgeting, and safety.

The role requires an MS in a life sciences field with extensive lab administration experience and hands-on experience in animal handling and research operations. You will train staff, manage inventories, and ensure compliance with OLAR and EH&S.