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How much do psychology lab manager jobs pay per year?

As of Jul 4, 2026, the average yearly pay for psychology lab manager in the United States is $91,960.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $70,000.00 and $111,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What does a Psychology Lab Manager do?

A Psychology Lab Manager oversees the daily operations of a psychology research laboratory. They assist with designing experiments, managing research participants, maintaining lab equipment, and ensuring compliance with ethical guidelines. Additionally, they may supervise research assistants, handle data organization, and coordinate administrative tasks. Their role supports faculty and researchers in conducting high-quality psychological studies efficiently.

What are the typical daily responsibilities of a Psychology Lab Manager?

As a Psychology Lab Manager, your daily tasks usually include coordinating research activities, overseeing experiment setup, managing participant recruitment and scheduling, and maintaining laboratory equipment and supplies. You'll also be responsible for monitoring data collection, ensuring compliance with ethical standards, and assisting with the training of research assistants or students. Regularly communicating with faculty, students, and collaborators helps ensure that projects stay on track and problems are quickly addressed. This multifaceted role offers a dynamic work environment and the opportunity to be closely involved in impactful psychological research projects.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive in the Psychology Lab Manager position, and why are they important?

To thrive as a Psychology Lab Manager, you need a strong background in experimental psychology or a related field, organizational skills, and experience with research methodology, often supported by a bachelor's or master's degree. Familiarity with statistical software (such as SPSS or R), lab management systems, and adherence to ethical research practices are crucial. Excellent communication, problem-solving abilities, and leadership skills help manage research teams and coordinate multiple projects effectively. These competencies are essential for maintaining efficient lab operations, ensuring data integrity, and supporting groundbreaking psychological research.

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Research Coordinator-Psychology

Research Coordinator-Psychology

Temple University

Philadelphia, PA • On-site

$45K - $55K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Retirement, PTO

Posted 9 days ago


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Job description

Temple University's CLA/Psychology & Neuroscience Department is searching for a Lab Manager!
Become a part of the Temple family and you will have access to the following:
A hybrid work schedule
Full medical, dental, vision coverage
Paid time off
12 Paid Holidays
Tuition remission - eligible employees and their dependents can obtain a degree TUITION FREE
A generous retirement plan and so much more!
Salary Range: $45,000-$55,000
Position Summary
The Lab Manager serves as the operational backbone of the Cognitive Neuropsychology Lab, overseeing participant recruitment, study administration, data management, and grant operations for active aging and memory research studies. This is a fast-paced, detail-oriented role requiring strong organizational skills, clinical sensitivity, and the ability to manage multiple projects and personnel simultaneously.
This is a full-time, grant funded position. Funding is guaranteed through November 2026, with likely extension through the following year.
Required Education & Experience:
*Bachelor's degree
* 3 years of related work experience in research or a clinical setting working with human adult participants.
Required Skills and Abilities:
*Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to interact compassionately with older adult participants
*Experience supervising students and/or staff
Preferred Skills and Abilities:
*Degree in psychology, neuropsychology or related field
*Experience in a clinical neuropsychology setting or neuropsychology/aging research lab
*Familiarity with REDCap, Qualtrics, and Microsoft OneDrive/SharePoint
*Exceptional organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to interact compassionately with older adult participants
* Experience budgets and/or university purchasing systems a plus
This position is assigned a hybrid work arrangement (on-campus and remote), the duration of this hybrid work arrangement is at the discretion of Temple University and the Department.
This position requires Background Checks and Clearances
Essential Functions of Position
Recruitment & Outreach
Monitor lab email and voicemail; respond to inquiries within 48 hours and maintain the recruitment spreadsheet
Screen potential participants for eligibility, schedule study visits, and coordinate community outreach events
Check the Qualtrics recruitment survey weekly and distribute the lab newsletter twice per year
Study Administration
Serve as primary administrator for study visits, including cognitive testing, VKC administration, and participant compensation
Prepare testing materials, coordinate reminder calls, arrange transportation, and manage REDCap survey queues for participants and informants
Schedule 3-4 visits per week while balancing staff availability across graduate and undergraduate RAs
Data Management
Conduct post-visit quality checks to ensure all REDCap forms are complete, scored, and locked
Upload and label all study files (videos, audio, scanned packets, Examiner and .csv output files) to the correct OneDrive and SharePoint folders
Track informant questionnaire completion and follow up to prevent data loss
Neuropsychological Norming & Reporting
Enter raw test scores into CNNS norming software and generate individualized neuropsychological research reports
Submit finalized reports to the PI at least one business day before feedback sessions; send reports to participants and support feedback calls
Supervision of all Lab Staff
Onboard undergraduate and graduate RAs; coordinate CITI training and system access
Send weekly role assignment emails and monitor all staff training progress throughout the semester
Perform individual development plans for all undergraduate staff
Oversee lab work of graduate research assistants
Grant Management
Purchase supplies and participant incentives using TU Marketplace, Amazon Business, and p-card with correct FOAPAL codes
Maintain budget tracking spreadsheets and process consultant invoices through Concur
Independently manage laboratory budget
Temple University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all in every aspect of its operations, including employment, service, and educational programs. The University has pledged not to discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, marital status, national origin or ethnic origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or veteran status.
Compliance Statement: In the performance of their functions as detailed in the position description employees have an obligation to avoid ethical, legal, financial and other conflicts of interest to ensure that their actions and outside activities do not conflict with their primary employment responsibilities at the institution. Employees are also expected to understand and be in compliance with applicable laws, University and employment policies and regulations, including NCAA regulations for areas and departments which their essential functions cause them to interact.
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