How to become a research laboratory manager?

To start a career as a research laboratory manager, you typically need a postsecondary degree in a relevant field and job experience in a laboratory setting. The level of your degree depends on where you plan to work. Some companies may hire applicants with a bachelor’s degree in a field related to the subject of the lab’s research. Other employers may expect a postgraduate degree, such as a master’s degree or doctorate, in a relevant field. Additional qualifications include excellent interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills, as well as leadership and project management abilities.