Senior Research Lab Ops & Start-Up Lead

Baylor College of Medicine; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 99,000 - 117,000; Full time

Job summary

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Research Program Management Associate to lead laboratory operations, governance, and strategic planning for Cancer Center research infrastructure. This onsite role partners with faculty and administrative teams to ensure space, equipment, contracts, and resources meet research priorities.

The position emphasizes start-up planning, capital equipment procurement, budgeting, and cross-functional coordination to support research growth

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Four years of relevant experience required.

Responsibilities

• Leads and oversees Cancer Center laboratory operations and resource planning across BCM and TCH.
• Develops processes that support effective laboratory operations, resource utilization, compliance, and long-term capacity.
• Oversees equipment inventories, contracts, and related operational activities.

Skills

Laboratory experience

Project management

Organizational skills

Budget management

Communication

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in basic science or business

Tools

Microsoft Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX is seeking a Senior Research Program Management Associate to lead laboratory operations, governance, and strategic planning for Cancer Center research infrastructure. This onsite role partners with faculty and administrative teams to ensure space, equipment, contracts, and resources meet research priorities.

The position emphasizes start-up planning, capital equipment procurement, budgeting, and cross-functional coordination to support research growth