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Montana State University

Lab Manager

Bozeman, MT · On-site

Alyssa Evans alyssa.evans4@montana.edu 406-994-5395 Classification Title Research Professional Working Title Lab Manager Brief Position Overview The Evans Lab in the Department of Microbiology and ...

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CredentialsBachelor's or Master's in Psychology, Neuroscience, or related field; experience in research managementBachelor's or Master's in Psychology, Education, or related field; research experience often preferred
Work EnvironmentResearch laboratories, academic institutions, or research centersClinical settings, schools, or research institutions
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Research Laboratory Manager

Bar Harbor, ME • On-site

The Jackson Laboratory
Biotechnology Research and Development • 1 - 5K employees
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$65K - $108K/yr

Full-time

Re-posted 6 days ago

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Job description

Research Laboratory Manager
Trowbridge Lab
Bar Harbor ME
The Trowbridge Lab at The Jackson Laboratory focuses on understanding the molecular and cellular mechanisms of hematopoietic stem cell aging and drivers of blood cancers in the context of aging. The lab leverages genetically engineered and genetically diverse mouse models and in vivo cellular transplant assays, flow cytometry, single cell -omics, spatial and lineage tracing technologies, CRISPR screens, and immunology techniques to advance discoveries that impact human health.
Position Summary
The Research Lab Manager plays a critical role in driving the success of the Trowbridge Lab's research program. This individual will oversee daily lab operations, lead, manage and mentor research staff, work collaboratively with lab members and internal/external collaborators to execute experiments, and contribute directly to experimental design, execution, and analysis.
This position requires a highly organized, collaborative, and innovative scientist and manager who can operate independently while ensuring alignment with the Principal Investigator's research goals. The Lab Manager will serve as a key liaison across JAX teams and help ensure research projects progress efficiently and effectively.
Key Responsibilities
  • Lead lab operations: Oversee daily laboratory activities, ensuring efficient workflows and compliance with institutional standards.
  • Maintain regulatory compliance: Responsible for generating, filing, updating and amending laboratory safety plans, animal and biosafety protocols, documenting lab member trainings, and other tasks needed for compliance with institutional regulatory requirements.
  • Supervise and mentor staff: Directly manage, train and evaluate laboratory research assistants and technicians; lead in hiring, career development, and performance management of these laboratory members; provide daily and weekly schedules to align with experimental needs of laboratory members.
  • Drive research progress: Provide experimental support to lab members, internal and external collaborators. Design, troubleshoot, and execute experiments; analyze and communicate data.
  • Coordinate research initiatives: Manage mouse colony needs and experimental timelines to ensure alignment of multiple research projects.
  • Advance scientific innovation: Stay current with emerging technologies and integrate new methodologies into lab work.
  • Contribute to scholarly output: Assist in preparing grant applications, manuscripts, and technical reports.
  • Maintain collaboration: Interface with internal teams and external collaborators to keep projects on track.

Required Qualifications
  • Bachelor's degree in a relevant scientific discipline (advanced degree preferred or equivalent experience).
  • 5+ years of experience in a research laboratory environment.
  • Minimum 2 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
  • Strong background in mouse genetics, molecular biology, or a related field.

Preferred Skills & Experience
  • Demonstrated ability to independently design and evaluate experiments.
  • Must be a self-motivated, team-oriented, patient and disciplined problem solver and solution builder.
  • Proven experience mentoring and developing research staff.
  • Strong data analysis, organization, and scientific writing skills.
  • Experience supporting grant writing and peer-reviewed publications.
  • Demonstrated effective communication, collaboration, and project management abilities.

Pay Range: $65,018 - $108,857 per year, depending upon experience
About JAX:
The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California), Japan and China. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.
Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information, please visit www.jax.org.
EEO Statement:
The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.

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