Laboratory Manager

Job Profile:

Lab and Research Manager 1

Job Family:

Lab and Research Support

Time Type:

Full time

Apply before 11:59 PM Arizona time the day before the posted End Date.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and three (3) years of experience appropriate to the area of assignment/field; OR, Any equivalent combination of experience and/or training from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.

Job Profile Summary:
Provides technical expertise, budget oversight, and staff supervision to advance research. Responsible for following lab safety standards.

Job Description:

The Keiser Lab in the School of Life Sciences at Arizona State University is seeking a highly motivated and organized Laboratory Manager to oversee day-to-day laboratory operations and support ongoing neuroscience research. Our lab investigates molecular and circuit-level mechanisms underlying brain function and behavior using mouse models, molecular biology approaches, and behavioral neuroscience techniques.

Compensation rate: $48,600.00 per year

Essential Duties:

• Manage laboratory inventory, ordering, receiving, and stocking of supplies and reagents

• Maintain organization of lab spaces, equipment, and shared resources

• Oversee and maintain the mouse colony, including breeding coordination, genotyping logistics, record keeping, and compliance with institutional guidelines

• Ensure compliance with all IACUC and EHS protocols, safety regulations, and institutional policies

• Assist with protocol development, updates, and documentation for animal and molecular experiments

• Coordinate maintenance and calibration of laboratory equipment and liaise with vendors/service engineers

• Train and assist lab members (students, technicians, and trainees) in standard lab procedures and animal handling

• Support molecular biology and wet lab experiments (e.g., tissue collection, genotyping, PCR, sample preparation)

• Assist with behavioral neuroscience experiments and data collection as needed

• Maintain accurate records of experiments, protocols, and colony management systems

• Foster a collaborative, supportive, and organized lab environment

• Contribute to lab meetings, planning discussions, and workflow optimization

Desired Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Neuroscience, Biology, Molecular Biology, Psychology, or a related field

• Prior experience working in a wet lab environment

• Comfort and willingness to work with mice (handling, basic husbandry, or related experience required)

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

• Ability to work independently while also functioning effectively as part of a team

• Excellent communication skills and a proactive, problem-solving mindset

• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and prioritize tasks in a dynamic research environment

• Experience with mouse colony management and/or in vivo research

• Molecular biology skills (e.g., PCR, genotyping, cloning, Western blotting, tissue processing)

• Experience with behavioral neuroscience assays

• Familiarity with neuroscience research concepts or rodent models of brain function and disease

• Prior experience training or supervising undergraduate researchers

• Interest in developing independent research projects or contributing to manuscript preparation

Working Environment:

• Regular activities require ability to manage multiple tasks at one time, to be able to prioritize tasks; to manage conflict: to interact in a team environment: and to communicate effectively to exchange accurate information.

• Activities are performed in an environmentally controlled office setting and laboratory subject to extended periods of being in a stationary position, operating computer and other office productivity machinery; required to move a moderate distance to perform work.

• Frequently moves up to 25 pounds for various needs.

• May be required to wear personal protective equipment before entering laboratories such as lab coat, gloves, safety glasses, closed toe shoes and respirator.

Department Statement:

Each year since 2016, ASU has been named the most innovative school in the nation, recognizing the university's culture of groundbreaking research and partnerships, as well as its commitment to helping students thrive in college and beyond. U.S. News and World Report has named ASU as the most innovative university all eleven years the category has existed.

ASU Knowledge Enterprise advances research, innovation, strategic partnerships, entrepreneurship, and international development. Our success arises from solutions-focused, interdisciplinary research; an entrepreneurial approach that is embedded in every school and department; and a commitment to transform society in a positive way. To learn more about how Knowledge Enterprise is a place for your career to grow, visit https://research.asu.edu/about-us/careers.

At the Biodesign Institute Banner Neurodegenerative Disease Research Center, we are dedicated to building an inclusive, and authentic workplace, so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly, we encourage you to apply anyway. We value your unique background and perspective, and you may be just the right candidate for this position or other roles on our team.

Working at ASU has additional perks and outstanding benefits, which include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; sick leave and holidays; ASU/UA/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; state and optional retirement plans; access to ASU recreation and cultural activities; and more. To estimate the value of your total compensation, please visit https://cfo.asu.edu/compensation-estimator.

Driving Requirement:

Driving is not required for this position.

Location:

Campus: Tempe

Funding:

No Federal Funding

Instructions to Apply:

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• Cover letter

• Resume or CV

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