Lab Manager

What We Are Looking For

The Wright Group in the Departments of Biology and Chemistry & Biochemistry at Baylor University is seeking a Lab Manager. The Wright Group is focused on phenotype-driven studies of gut and oral microbiomes. The group has more than 30 interdisciplinary undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral researchers, creating a complex and dynamic research setting that spans microbiome sciences, chemical biology and organic chemistry, and mass spectrometry-based omics sciences.

The research laboratory manager plays a vital role in ensuring efficient and successful outcomes in the Wright Group.

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Laboratory Manager to join our team. This dual-role position combines laboratory management with research. This position will be responsible for the day‑to‑day operations of our scientific laboratory, which includes managing the inventory and procurement of all lab chemicals and supplies, maintaining equipment, ensuring safety protocols are followed, maintaining compliance with Baylor research expectations, and coordinating research projects.

You will also supervise our undergraduate and graduate researchers, provide training in lab techniques and lab safety, and onboard new researchers in the group. In addition to these managerial duties, you’ll contribute to our ongoing research by performing research, particularly with external collaborators. Depending on the level of research experience of the successful applicant, you may also take the lead on data analysis, publications, and share in grant writing.

The breakdown of responsibilities will be approximately 50% lab management and operations, 25% training and personnel management, and 25% research.

• M.S. with 2+ years experience or a Ph.D. in Microbiology, Chemical Biology, Chemistry, or a closely related field
• Experience in an academic lab setting, preferably in chemical biology, proteomics, and/or microbiology
• Strong organizational, problem‑solving, and communication skills
• Familiarity with safety protocols, chemical hygiene plans, and lab instrumentation
• Student mentoring experience

• Provide training to Wright Group researchers; including training on standard operating procedures and equipment use, safety procedures, and waste procedures
• Assure safe laboratory operations and assure all researchers are in compliance with Baylor EH&S
• Maintain laboratory instrumentation and serve as a liaison for repairs, service, and new installations
• Work with the Wright Group Research Coordinator to assure orders are placed in a timely fashion and the lab maintains necessary items
• Oversee omics queue meetings for the Wright Group
• Contribute to research projects, including method development, data analysis, and manuscript preparation
• Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor’s mission
• Ability to comply with university policies
• Maintain regular and punctual attendance

• Up‑to‑date CV
• List of 3 references that will be able to supply a letter of recommendation upon request
• Cover letter

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family’s wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus.

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