Role OverviewThe Research Operations Manager will combine technical and experimental support, design and prototyping, with safety and research operations to enable cutting-edge experimental science across physics, engineering, and materials research.
What You Will Do
The successful candidate will manage and continually improve shared life sciences laboratories and shared spaces, including a microscopy room, chemical room, tissue culture room, optics lab, DNA/protein area, and experimental lab spaces.
Why It Might Be a Fit
This role is ideal for a resourceful, organized, and self-directed professional who enjoys solving practical problems, partnering with researchers on equipment and processes, and playing a central role in a world-class experimental research environment.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience
- 5+ years of related experience in life sciences research operations, laboratory management, or an academic wet lab environment.
- Strong foundational knowledge of biological safety levels (BSL-1/BSL-2 protocols) and chemical hygiene practices.
- Familiarity with the operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of standard life science instrumentation (e.g., autoclaves, centrifuges, incubators, biosafety cabinets).
- Master’s degree or more in Biology, Biochemistry, Molecular Biology, Bioengineering, or a related life sciences discipline.
- Demonstrated experience managing institutional safety compliance (EHS/LSO experience preferred).
- Familiarity with advanced life science platforms, such as quantitative PCR, high-resolution microscopy (confocal/fluorescence), microplate readers, spectrophotometers, and gel imaging systems.
Benefits
- Generous paid time off including parental leave
- Medical, dental, and vision health insurance coverage starting on day one
- Retirement plans with university contributions
- Wellbeing and mental health resources
- Support for families and caregivers
- Professional development opportunities including tuition assistance and reimbursement
- Commuter benefits, discounts and campus perks
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