Laboratory Manager

Laboratory Manager Texas A&M University Health Science Center - 4.3 College Station, TX Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits AD&D insurance Paid holidays Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance Flexible spending account Tuition reimbursement Vision insurance Life insurance Paid sick time Qualifications Quality control corrective actions Regulatory inspections Employee onboarding Maintenance inventory management Laboratory inventory control Laboratory safety EHS Operations management Logistics management Laboratory equipment maintenance Vendor management Procedural guides 5 years Faculty collaboration Compliance audits & assessments Equipment troubleshooting Master's degree Laboratory staff training Maintenance activity documentation Bachelor's degree Laboratory regulatory affairs Safe waste disposal Grant proposals Regulatory affairs Vendor relationship management Workplace health and safety regulatory compliance Laboratory staff supervision Environmental regulatory compliance Maintenance management Senior level Onboarding process management Permitting phase involvement Regulatory compliance management Overseeing training Full Job Description Job Title Laboratory Manager Agency Texas A&M University Health Science Center Department Environmental And Occupational Health Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description Our Commitment Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service. Who we are As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery. What we want The Laboratory Manager oversees shared research laboratory facilities, equipment, and operations. This role manages laboratory spaces, equipment inventory and maintenance, safety and regulatory compliance, personnel onboarding and training, and coordination of inspections and corrective actions. Working closely with the Laboratory Director and faculty, the Laboratory Manager facilitates communication across research groups and ensures efficient, compliant and well-coordinated laboratory operations. What you need to know

Salary:

W ill be commensurate based on the selected hire's education and experience .

Location:

College Station, TX Schedule:

Full-Time; This position may require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends. Apply! Submitting a cover letter, resume/CV to assist us with the review process. You may upload these documents to the application under CV/Resume . Required Education and Experience Bachelor's degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience. Five years of related experience in laboratory management. Preferred Qualifications Master's preferred degree in applicable field Responsibilities Facilities Management Oversee laboratory facilities in College Station (to include SPHB laboratories, Reynolds lab, storage spaces, and any other research-related spaces, including as spaces are added) Coordinate with vendors, SSC, building management, and school administration on maintenance, repairs, and other building/facilities needs Perform decommissioning of unused/changing lab spaces and equipment in coordination with lab faculty Maintain shared equipment inventory and maintenance logs, troubleshoot equipment issues, and coordinate repairs. Instruct laboratory personnel on the use instrumentation Manage moving of equipment, including surplus items Oversee shared freezer space usage; manage, maintain, and monitor temperature monitoring system Develop and implement equipment standard operating procedures (SOPs) Laboratory Safety, Compliance, and Operations Be familiar with University, Federal, and other regulatory and training requirements specific for each laboratory Maintain required laboratory permitting and compliance records (biological, chemical, radiological, as applicable); ensure permit renewals are completed timely Coordinate with lab faculty to ensure compliance with regulatory and training requirements Oversee laboratory waste disposal to according to EHS regulations. Lead orientation for new personnel (faculty, staff, postdocs, students) Coordinate and accompany the University regulatory personnel (e.g.

EHS, IBC, IACUC

) during laboratory Inspections and audits; implement corrective actions from inspection findings Verify and document required training and certifications for all personnel (faculty, staff, postdocs, students) according to facilities they will access (project-specific and lab-specific training to be completed by each lab group) Conduct refresher trainings and orientations, as needed Laboratory-related Communications Work closely with Laboratory Director to communicate and coordinate SPH labs spaces, activities, and needs Serve as liaison to NOVA, virtual reality, lab Coordinate and liaise with laboratory faculty/PIs on lab space, equipment, and personnel matters Coordinate with HR and faculty to ensure appropriate onboarding and logistics/access for new lab personnel; maintain building access permissions for lab personnel and process new requests and terminations Facilitate communications between multiple PI groups; Organize, communicate, and lead group lab PI meetings Work with Laboratory Director to resolve conflicts regarding space, equipment, or resource use Ensure accurate reporting, as needed, on laboratory spaces and their use (e.g., SPH annual report) by collecting and maintaining information for reporting needs Participate in preparation of grant proposals (e.g., maintain and prepare facilities and equipment documents) Support collaborative project logistics, as needed Organize and help lead lab tours Why Texas A&M University? We are a prestigious university with strong traditions, Core Values, and a community of caring and collaboration. Amenities associated with a major university, such as sporting and cultural events, state-of-the-art recreation facilities, the Bush Library and Museum, and much more await you. Experience all that a big city has to offer but with a reasonable cost-of-living and no long commutes. Medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, life and AD&D, flexible spending accounts , and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M contributing to employee health and basic life premiums 12-15 days of annual paid holidays Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month Automatic enrollment in the

Teacher Retirement System of Texas Health and Wellness:

Free exercise programs and release time

Professional Development:

All employees have access to free LinkedIn Learning training, webinars, and limited financial support to attend conferences, workshops, and more Educational release time and tuition assistance for completing a degree while a Texas A&M employee Living Well, a program at Texas A&M that has been built by employees, for employees Instructions to

Applicants:

Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to prepopulate the online application. All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution's verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution's procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check. Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.