Research Laboratory Manager, Biochemistry

Emory University

. Serve as a key laboratory management and research coordination resource working closely with the Principal Investigator and research team .

Posted 9/21/2026full-timeAtlanta • United StatesMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in laboratory management, research coordination, and data analysis, with a strong focus on project management and team supervision. Proficient in vendor negotiation, budgeting, and maintaining laboratory operations while ensuring compliance with research standards.

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Laboratory ManagementResearch CoordinationData AnalysisSupervisory ExperienceVendor Coordination

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Hard Skills

Data AnalysisResearch AdministrationLaboratory PurchasingBudgetingPersonnel OnboardingExperimental PlanningScientific WritingInstrumentation DesignNumerical ModelingProject Management

Soft Skills

Organizational SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsTeam LeadershipNegotiation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in a Scientific FieldMaster's Degree in a Related FieldPhD in Biomedical or Related Scientific Field

Industry Keywords

Structural BiologyBiochemistryMolecular BiologyCell BiologyVirologyNeuroscienceResearch PublicationsGrant ManagementCollaborative ResearchLaboratory Operations

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Serve as a key laboratory management and research coordination resource working closely with the Principal Investigator and research team
Coordinate day-to-day laboratory operations
Onboard and train new laboratory members
Schedule laboratory meetings and activities
Maintain laboratory records and inventory
Purchase research supplies and equipment
Communicate and negotiate with vendors
Coordinate equipment service and maintenance
Facilitate interactions with collaborators, core facilities, and institutional administrative offices
Assist with research project coordination, financial and administrative activities, manuscript and presentation preparation, reports, grant-related materials, and long-range laboratory planning
Participate in research activities, data analysis, experimental planning, and collaborative projects depending on experience and scientific background
Supervise generally ten or more employees in a large and/or complex research laboratory
Manage administrative, financial, staffing, and planning aspects of research
Design instrumentation, theoretical models, equipment, and other vehicles for data gathering and analysis
Design and apply scientific and numerical models in research
Oversee development and integrity of data collection and instruments
Conduct ongoing, periodic, and final data analyses using specialized techniques and programming
Write and collaborate on manuscripts, abstracts, and other research publications
Collaborate with researchers on long-range plans for overall research
Perform related responsibilities as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in a scientific field
Five years of professional research experience
Three years of supervisory experience
Related master's degree preferred
PhD or Master's degree in a biomedical or related scientific field preferred
Prior experience managing or coordinating activities in an academic research laboratory is highly desirable
Strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills
Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects and priorities
Experience with laboratory purchasing, inventory, vendor coordination, budgeting, personnel onboarding and training, and research administration preferred
Scientific experience in structural biology, biochemistry, molecular biology, cell biology, virology, neuroscience, or related areas advantageous
Experience supporting collaborative research projects, manuscripts, grant-related activities, and scientific presentations desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Primarily on-campus work with remote work-from-home day options at department discretion
Equal opportunity employment
Reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities