Lab Manager (Microbiology)

Location: College Station, Texas, United States; onsite only

Salary: Commensurate with qualifications.

Company

Texas A&M AgriLife Research is a Texas A&M University System research agency focused on agriculture and life sciences.

What you will do

• Manage laboratory inventory, purchasing, deliveries, supply budgets, and shared equipment scheduling.
• Maintain laboratory organization, equipment calibration, servicing, waste handling, and shared-space upkeep.
• Support laboratory safety, compliance, documentation, recordkeeping, and quality assurance programs.
• Maintain SOPs, validation records, check sample programs, manuals, and controlled laboratory records.
• Onboard and train personnel on laboratory procedures and safe practices.
• Coordinate with the principal investigator, research staff, postdoctoral researchers, and students to support concurrent projects.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in microbiology, molecular biology, or a related field with five years of related experience; or a master’s degree with three years of experience; or a Ph.D. with one year of experience.
• Laboratory experience in an academic or research setting.
• Familiarity with laboratory operations, safety practices, and recordkeeping.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States and must not require employment visa sponsorship now or in the future.
• Ability to work beyond normal office hours and/or on weekends; travel is required.

Nice to have

• Master’s degree in microbiology, molecular biology, or a related field.
• Experience managing or coordinating a research laboratory.
• Experience with inventory or ordering systems and budget tracking.
• Familiarity with BSL-2 laboratory practices.
• Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Culture & Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term disability insurance with employer premium contributions.
• 12–15 paid holidays annually, sick leave, and vacation leave.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Access to professional development and training through Aspire, LinkedIn Learning, and internal programs.
• Employment is funded through grants or contracts and depends on continued funding and satisfactory performance.

Hiring process

• Submit a complete application with a CV or resume, cover letter, and list of references.
• Employment is contingent on credential verification and completion of a criminal history investigation.