Laboratory Manager (Biology)

Location: College Station, Texas, United States; onsite

Company

Texas A&M University is a major public university whose Biology Department conducts teaching and research across the biological sciences.

What you will do

• Oversee daily laboratory operations, course preparation, protocol troubleshooting, facility maintenance, and instructional support for anatomy and physiology courses.
• Lead and train laboratory technicians, teaching assistants, student workers, and staff while managing schedules and assignments.
• Coordinate student and instructional activities, including teaching assistant support, examination materials, absences, and makeup laboratory sessions.
• Manage laboratory purchasing, requisitions, purchase orders, equipment inventories, budgets, and course order records.
• Maintain laboratory safety and regulatory compliance, including chemical inventories, compliance records, and required reporting.
• Maintain online laboratory course components and teaching collections, including specimens, microslides, study skins, charts, and anatomical models.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in biology or a related field, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Five years of experience in medical or teaching laboratory settings.
• Ability to frequently stand and walk in instructional laboratories and occasionally lift, move, and carry up to 50 lbs.
• Strong organizational, communication, multitasking, supervisory, leadership, and collaboration skills.
• Preferred qualifications include a master’s degree, five years of biology, chemistry, or related laboratory teaching experience, and two years of supervisory experience.
• Professional experience in human anatomy and physiology, animal physiology, embryology, or a related science field is preferred.

Nice to have

• Valid Texas Driver’s License.
• CPR/First Aid, hazardous chemical, and FAMIS training.

Culture & Benefits

• Medical, prescription, dental, vision, life, flexible spending, and long-term disability insurance, with university contributions toward health and basic life premiums.
• Paid holidays, monthly sick leave, and paid vacation.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Access to wellness programs, LinkedIn Learning, webinars, conference and workshop support, tuition assistance, and educational release time.
• Occasional weekend or after-hours work may be required for exam setup or makeup laboratories.

Hiring process

• Submit a cover letter and CV/resume with the application.
• Employment is contingent on credential verification and completion of a criminal history check.