Senior Research Lab Manager – Microbiology & CLIA Ops

UC San Diego Health; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 74,000 - 131,000; Full time

Job summary

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Research Lab Supervisor to oversee the Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences lab programs. You will manage complex operations, design experiments, and contribute to manuscripts for publication.

The role requires independent project management, collaboration with multiple research groups, and supervision of technologists under CLIA/CAP guidelines. Occasional travel to affiliated sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in a related area.
• Experience in laboratory research or instructional design.
• Ability to supervise staff and manage budgets.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex laboratory operations and manage cross-group collaborations.
• Develop plans for research designs and methodologies; contribute to publication manuscripts.
• Manage Perinatal Recharge Core budgeting, invoicing, and vendor coordination.

Skills

Leadership

Project management

Supervision

Budgeting

Interpersonal skills

Research design

Education

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Tools

Pipettes

Centrifuges

Laboratory information systems

SOP development

Job description

UC San Diego Health is seeking a Research Lab Supervisor to oversee the Obstetrics, Gynecology and Reproductive Sciences lab programs. You will manage complex operations, design experiments, and contribute to manuscripts for publication.

The role requires independent project management, collaboration with multiple research groups, and supervision of technologists under CLIA/CAP guidelines. Occasional travel to affiliated sites may be required.