Senior Manager, Laboratory

Texas A&M University System • College Station, TX

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About The Position

Experienced laboratory professional with a background in chemical Engineering laboratories, research support, and safety oversight. Skilled in managing teaching and research laboratories, ensuring compliance with safety regulations (OSHA, EPA, EH&S), and supporting faculty, staff, and students in teaching and research activities. Adept at managing laboratory facilities, supervising personnel, maintaining instrumentation, and enabling high‐quality research and academic excellence

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in applicable field or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 7 years of related experience
• Demonstrated ability to oversee daily laboratory operations.
• Knowledge of chemical safety protocols and risk management strategies within laboratory environments.
• Comfortable providing technical expertise and research support to teams and projects.
• Ability to perform equipment maintenance and calibration.
• Knowledge of Procurement and Inventory Control.
• Ability to train and supervise staff and students within laboratory environments.
• Understanding of regulatory compliance for EHS, OSHA, and EPA guidelines.
• Proficient in budget & resource allocation.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s or Ph.D. in Chemical Engineering or related field.
• Extensive laboratory and research experience in chemical sciences.
• Strong knowledge of chemical safety protocols and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated ability to manage laboratory staff and resources effectively.
• Excellent organizational, communication, and problem‐solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations of Chemical Engineering teaching and research laboratories.
• Maintain, calibrate, and troubleshoot specialized laboratory and pilot‐scale equipment (e.g., reactors, heat exchangers, distillation columns, process control systems).
• Enforce compliance with TAMU EH&S safety standards and chemical engineering best practices.
• Supervise, mentor, and train graduate students, undergraduate assistants, and lab technicians.
• Develop and implement laboratory Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
• Support faculty research projects with technical expertise, experimental setup, and data collection.
• Manage procurement of chemicals, materials, and specialized equipment, ensuring proper storage and waste disposal.
• Develop and maintain a general chemical inventory database for the chemicals present in the building laboratories.
• Assist in budget preparation, grant proposals, and resource management.
• Coordinate facility upgrades, laboratory renovations, and installation of new equipment.
• Assist the management and allocation of graduate student office space in support of research activities.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits.
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays.
• Vision, Dental, Life, and Long-Term Disability insurance options.
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas (TRS), a defined benefit retirement plan with 8.25% employer contribution.
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Deferred Account 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation Program 457(b).
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses.
• Robust free training access through LinkedIn Learning plus professional development opportunities.
• Tuition assistance Educational Assistance Programs | Texas A&M University Engineering.
• Wellness program release time offered to employees to promote work/life balance.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager