Teaching & Research Lab Manager

Texas A&M University System; College Station (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Texas A&M University System seeks a Laboratory Manager to oversee teaching and research laboratories on the main campus in College Station, TX. You will manage equipment, safety programs, SOPs, inventory, and waste disposal while coordinating with faculty and staff to maintain high operational standards.

Responsibilities include supervising students and staff, assisting with demonstrations, and coordinating installation of new equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• 6 years of related experience.

Responsibilities

• Manages daily operations of teaching and research laboratories, ensuring spaces are organized, functional, and compliant with safety and operations.
• Maintains, calibrates, troubleshoots, and coordinates repairs for laboratory and pilot-scale equipment, instruments, and process systems to ensure proper operating condition and reliable performance.
• Oversees laboratory safety programs and ensures compliance with EH&S regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Develops, maintains, and implements laboratory SOPs, safety documentation, quality assurance records, equipment maintenance logs, and related manuals.
• Manages laboratory inventories, including chemicals, equipment, instruments, consumables, and specialized materials; coordinates procurement, receiving, storage, and distribution activities.
• Coordinates collection, handling, and disposal of chemical and laboratory waste in accordance with applicable safety and environmental regulations.
• Supervises and trains graduate assistants, undergraduate student workers, and laboratory personnel on laboratory operations, safety procedures, equipment usage, and established protocols.
• Assists faculty, instructors, and researchers with laboratory setup, equipment operation, instructional demonstrations, and technical support for laboratory activities.
• Coordinates installation, testing, and commissioning of new laboratory equipment and assists with laboratory space improvements and equipment relocation projects.
• Monitors laboratory operations to identify operational, safety, or equipment-related issues and implements corrective actions to ensure continuity of laboratory services.
• Maintains required laboratory certifications, safety training records, inspections, and compliance documentation.
• Participates in departmental meetings and collaborates with faculty, staff, students, EHS personnel, and external vendors to support laboratory operations and safety objectives.
• Ensures adherence to departmental procedures and established best practices while promoting a safe, efficient, and effective laboratory environment.

Education

Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience

Job description

Texas A&M University System seeks a Laboratory Manager to oversee teaching and research laboratories on the main campus in College Station, TX. You will manage equipment, safety programs, SOPs, inventory, and waste disposal while coordinating with faculty and staff to maintain high operational standards.

Responsibilities include supervising students and staff, assisting with demonstrations, and coordinating installation of new equipment.