Associate Research Laboratory Manager

Duke Careers

. Oversee and assist the Principal Investigator with day-to-day laboratory operations .

Posted 10/21/2026full-timeDurham • North Carolina • United StatesMid-Level💰 $85,718 - $138,507 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in laboratory operations management, including supervising staff, designing research projects, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. Proficient in analyzing immune response data and preparing scientific reports and manuscripts for publication.

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Laboratory Operations ManagementProject ManagementData AnalysisStandard Operating Procedures DevelopmentStaff Supervision

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Hard Skills

Research Project DesignData InterpretationAssay DevelopmentQuality AssuranceQuality ControlTechnical Procedure AdvisingBudget MonitoringStaffing Strategy FormulationHumoral Response AnalysisMicroneutralization Experience

Soft Skills

LeadershipTeam DevelopmentCommunicationCollaborationPerformance Management

Industry Keywords

Clinical TrialsFederal Contract ComplianceLaboratory SafetyProcurementOperational Goals

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee and assist the Principal Investigator with day-to-day laboratory operations
Supervise laboratory staff, delegate work assignments, recruit, train, develop, and manage performance and career development
Direct lab activities related to space, equipment, compliance, safety, procurement, quality assurance, and quality control
Design research project plans and experiments to interrogate humoral responses to influenza and emerging infections
Lead collection of laboratory data across the team
Analyze and interpret immune response data and prepare high-profile reports for investigators supporting clinical trials
Prepare scientific manuscripts for publication
Design, develop, and implement qualified and validated assays for humoral responses
Lead development of Standard Operating Procedures and qualification/validation documentation
Lead collaborations with investigators, funding agencies, research personnel, and staff
Advise on technical procedures, techniques, and equipment while maintaining operational standards
Monitor the budget and comply with federal contract small business requirements
Formulate and implement short- and long-range operational goals
Project future staffing needs and formulate staffing strategies

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in a related scientific discipline
Minimum of five years of experience or an equivalent combination of relevant education and/or experience
Previous experience managing projects
Minimum of one year in a lead, supervisory, or managerial role
Onsite work
Experience with HAI and microneutralization is preferred but not required

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance plans
Medical and dental care programs
Generous paid time off
Retirement programs with employer contributions
Generous retirement benefits
Tuition assistance for employees and their children
Family-friendly and cultural programs
Inclusive culture valuing excellence, innovation, and discovery