Lab Manager

Overview

The Department of Animal Science at Texas A&M University houses a state‑of‑the‑art Sensory Science Laboratory that supports both basic research and applied client projects in human sensory evaluation. The facility includes a 30‑booth sensory suite, kitchen, and preparation laboratory, serving industry partners and academic researchers across a wide range of food and consumer science disciplines.

Lab Manager

College Station, Texas

Staff (Full‑time)

• Oversee daily laboratory operations, testing schedules, and participant workflow
• Coordinate client sensory studies from planning through reporting, including study logistics, recruitment, sample preparation, and test execution
• Train and lead sensory descriptive panels and focus groups
• Supervise staff conducting sensory sessions and maintain efficient facility operations
• Support graduate student projects through scheduling, recruitment, and study coordination
• Maintain IRB compliance and human‑subjects research procedures
• Manage supplies, purchasing, inventory, and vendor coordination

• B.S. in a sensory‑related field (e.g., Animal Science, Food Science, Psychology, Neuroscience) or a business‑related field (e.g., Business Management, Accounting, Business Analytics)
• 5 years experience with human‑subjects research and IRB protocols
• Strong organizational and project‑management skills
• Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously

• 3+ years of experience in sensory or consumer research
• Graduate‑level degree with published research
• Familiarity with survey software (e.g., Qualtrics) or sensory software (e.g., Red Jade, Compusense)
• Experience managing staff or participant‑based testing environments

Commensurate with qualifications. This is a salaried position with benefits.

This position is supported by departmental and industry contract funding.

Flexible work schedules and remote work options may be available for this position, depending on the nature of the role and employee eligibility, in accordance with Agri Life Alternate Work Location Procedures.

• Health, dental, vision, life and long‑term disability insurance with Texas A&M Agri Life 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
• Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M Agri Life

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.