Senior Technical Laboratory Manager

National Institutes of Health; Maryland; Hybrid; USD 144,000 - 187,000; Full time

Job summary

National Institutes of Health in Maryland seeks a Senior Technical Laboratory Manager to provide strategic leadership for laboratory operational planning and advise division chiefs and the Institute Director. You will coordinate with investigators, staff, IT and facilities to ensure smooth transitions and policy-compliant operations.

The role also includes budget and procurement responsibilities, equipment planning, and involvement in project design and execution.

Qualifications

• Education required per NIH policy; submit transcripts as part of the application.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with investigators, laboratory staff, administrative officers, IT staff and facilities staff to ensure laboratory transitions are completed efficiently and in line with policies and program priorities.
• Identify operational risks and resource implications for laboratory start-ups and closures.
• Direct and/or conduct special projects with high priority for the laboratory, focusing on operational activities.
• Provide budget assistance, prepare estimates and justifications for equipment needs.

Skills

Laboratory operations oversight

Budget and financial management

Procurement and contracting

Coordination with researchers and lab/

Job description

• Hiring Agency: National Institutes of Health
• Department: Department of Health and Human Services

Do you have experience providing strategic leadership and oversight for laboratory operational planning? If so, we are looking for a Senior Technical Laboratory Manager who will serve in an advisory role to the Center and Branch Chiefs and Institute Director in developing and maintaining the necessary scientific capability in the Division.

Key Responsibilities

As a Senior Technical Laboratory Manager, you will: Coordinate with investigators, laboratory staff, administrative officers, IT staff, facilities staff to ensure that laboratory transitions are completed efficiently and in accordance with policies and program priorities. Identify operational risks and resource implications associated with laboratory start-ups and closures.

Performs administrative work and represents the lab Chiefs with budget and financial management, procurement and contracting Serves as the primary point of contact for equipment needs across all DIR laboratories. Participates in the design and conduct of lab experiments and studies requiring the application of a broad knowledge of scientific theories and principles of applicable research discipline.

Personally directs and/or conducts special projects that have high priority for the laboratory with emphasis on operational activities. Serve as advisor to lab Chief providing budget assistance, presentation, and execution, including preparations of estimates and supporting justifications for equipment needs.

Requirements & Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with National Institutes of Health, Department of Health and Human Services.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $143913 – $187093/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Other security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-10-26.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.