SFP - Laboratory Supervisor

Georgia State University; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 61,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition assistance

Retirement benefits

Job summary

Georgia State University’s College of Arts and Sciences, Department of Psychology, seeks a Laboratory Supervisor to oversee the Dotson Laboratory on the Atlanta Campus. The role manages lab personnel, maintains SOPs, coordinates multiple grant-funded studies, handles IRB protocols, and assists with manuscript writing, recruitment, and data collection.

Requires advanced degree and substantial lab experience.

Qualifications

• An Ph.D. in the assigned research area with three years of lab research experience.
• Or a Master's degree in the assigned research area with five years of lab research experience.
• A combination of education and related experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and supervise the work of lab research personnel (on-boarding and training new personnel).
• Manage day-to-day lab operations, SOPs, and lab manuals; coordinate across multiple grant-funded studies.
• Manage IRB protocols and assist with grant progress reports; coordinate manuscript writing.
• Assist with research execution (participant recruitment, data collection).

Skills

Lab supervision

IRB management

Grant reporting

Recruitment

Data collection

Onboarding & training

Education

Ph.D. in psychology or related field

M.S. in psychology or related field with lab experience

Job description

Laboratory Supervisor

College of Arts & Sciences

The Department of Psychology

The College of Arts & Sciences at Georgia State University is transforming lives through our research advances, career-empowering teaching, and work with community partners in Atlanta and around the globe.

As the largest college on the Atlanta Campus, the College of Arts and Sciences is home to more than 15,000 students, 550 faculty, and 300 staff members. Our faculty teach the core curriculum courses that serve as the foundation of nearly every student's university education.

These are exciting times at The College of Arts & Sciences at Georgia State University. We are growing and we are thrilled that you are interested in being a part of our team. We are surrounded by individuals empowered to use their expertise and talents to achieve our mission to pursue excellence.

The College of Arts and Sciences is seeking an to hire an experienced Sponsor Funded Professional - Laboratory Supervisor to provide support to the Department of Psychology.

WHAT MAKES College of Arts & Science A GREAT PLACE?

• A flexible work environment.
• Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.
• A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners.
• Professional development opportunity and mentorship.
• A rapidly growing center within an academic setting.

HERE IS WHAT YOU WILL DO

The ideal candidate for this position will manage the Dotson Laboratory within the Department of Psychology.

THE ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES ARE THE FOLLOWING:

• Coordinate and supervise the work of lab research personnel (e.g on-boarding and training new personnel, training existing personnel on new procedures)
• Manage day-to-day lab operations (e.g. establishing standard operating procedures, preparing lab manuals, and monitoring/coordinating activity across multiple grant-funded studies)
• Manage IRB protocols, assist with grant progress reports, and coordinate the writing of scientific manuscripts.
• Assist with research execution (e.g., participant recruitment, data collection).

Disclaimer: This job requisition provides a high-level job definition. It is not intended to provide a comprehensive or exclusive list of job duties. As such, job duties and/or responsibilities within the context of this job requisition may change at the discretion the employee's direct supervisor.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements:

• An Ph.D. in the assigned research area and three years of laboratory research experience; or Master's degree in the assigned research area and five years of laboratory research experience; or a combination of education and related experience.

Department: Psychology

Location: Atlanta Campus

Shift: 8:30 a.m. - 5:15 p.m.

Salary: $60,600 - $70,000

Pay Grade: NPP

FLSA Status: Exempt

Job Type: Full Time (Benefits Eligible)

Job Posting: 09/29/26, 8:09:49 PM

Closing Date: 10/14/26, 3:59:00 AM

Preferred Hiring Qualifications

Preferred Hiring Requirements:

• Field of Study: Psychology, Neuroscience or related field.

Special Instructions

To be fully considered for this position, all candidates at the time of submission must provide the following documents:

• A complete and accurate GSU application
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• 3 Professional References

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