University of Houston · 1 day ago
Senior Research Lab Manager - College of Optometry, Vision Science
Houston, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expThe University of Houston is a vibrant institution connected to the Texas Medical Center, the largest medical center in the world. They are seeking a Senior Research Lab Manager to supervise and coordinate research activities, manage laboratory operations, and oversee personnel and budgets.
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Responsibilities
Supervises and coordinates the activities of personnel engaged in research and experimental testing
Maintains lab operations
May investigate complaints regarding lab services, equipment, and/or capabilities
Manages the budgets and operations of two or more research laboratories
Assigns, checks, and monitors assignments of lab personnel
Oversees and participates in the creation of annual budgets
Identifies funding sources and applies for grants, as appropriate
Estimates personnel needs to obtain lab and research objectives
Conducts personnel evaluations, recommends hiring and terminations, and performs other management function
Operates with considerable latitude for unreviewed action
Reviews and evaluates the effectiveness of personnel
Ordering/purchasing, receiving packages, managing inventory and budgets
Overseeing regulatory compliance (e.g., animal protocols, standard procedures)
Maintaining records and equipment
Ensuring laboratory organization/cleanliness
Direct animal interaction (animal care, surgical assistance, behavioral training, and assisting with experiments)
Supervision and coordination of lab personnel (e.g., onboarding, safety training)
Qualification
Required
Previous lab management and staff training experience is required
Bachelor's Degree with 7 years experience
Experience will be considered in lieu of education
Preferred
Previous experience working with marmosets, including behavioral training, handling, restraining, surgical procedures, anesthetic and analgesic procedures, and pre- and post-surgical care
Preferred qualifications include a degree in Laboratory Animal Science, Veterinary Technology, Neuroscience, or a related field
Company
University of Houston
The doctoral degree-granting and largest university of the University of Houston system.
5001-10000 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (107)
2024 (76)
2023 (80)
2022 (42)
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$9.3MKey Investors
National Institute for Innovation in Manufacturing BiopharmaceuticalsUS Department of EnergyCancer Prevention and Research Institute of Texas
2024-04-09Grant
2023-10-05Grant· $2M
2018-09-19Grant· $4M
Leadership Team
Arthur Conklin
Professor Emeritus
Brené Brown
Huffington Endowed Chair + Research Professor
Recent News
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