Strategic Research Lab Manager — Budget & Grants

University of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 57,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Houston is seeking a senior administrator to supervise and coordinate personnel in research and experimental testing within the Department of Communication Disorders. The role maintains lab operations and ensures high-quality services and capabilities across multiple labs.

The position requires managing budgets, staffing, and annual budgeting processes, with emphasis on grant funding and strategic resource planning to advance research objectives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 7 years of experience, or equivalent consideration.
• Experience supervising personnel and coordinating lab operations.
• Experience managing two or more research laboratories and budgets.
• Ability to identify funding sources and apply for grants as appropriate.

Responsibilities

• Supervises and coordinates activities of personnel engaged in research and experimental testing.
• Maintains lab operations and addresses complaints about services, equipment, or capabilities.
• Assigns, checks, and monitors assignments of lab personnel; ensures timely completion of tasks.
• Oversees and participates in the creation of annual budgets and identifies funding sources.

Skills

Team management

Budgeting

Lab coordination

Grant writing

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

University of Houston is seeking a senior administrator to supervise and coordinate personnel in research and experimental testing within the Department of Communication Disorders. The role maintains lab operations and ensures high-quality services and capabilities across multiple labs.

The position requires managing budgets, staffing, and annual budgeting processes, with emphasis on grant funding and strategic resource planning to advance research objectives.