Manager, Laboratory
The University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio
San Antonio, TX · Posted October 20, 2026
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About the job
Manages, plans and coordinates all activities within a laboratory. Maintains quality and timeliness of all laboratory operations within budgetary guidelines.
Manages laboratory services, including workflow, administrative procedures, operations and strategic planning in order to maintain an efficient laboratory environment.
Ensures appropriate lab compliance with accrediting agency regulations.
Develops and implements quality control procedures and ensures documentation are in compliance and up to date with ISO guidelines.
Establishes goals, and schedules for the laboratory.
Oversees laboratory safety policies, implements training, and monitors department for compliance.
Coordinates laboratory administration; manages and authorizes all purchasing expenditures for supplies and equipment; ensures that all required equipment is maintained and properly functioning.
Management duties include interviewing, selecting and training of employees; planning and directing work; appraising productivity and efficiency for the purpose of recommending promotions or other changes in their status; handles complaints and grievances and administers discipline when necessary.
Performs all other duties as assigned.
Knowledge of molecular biology techniques , with an emphasis on protein expression and purification from a variety of recombinant sources is required . Experience with membrane protein expression and purification is preferred.
Experience with sample preparation for structural biology techniques, including cryo-electron microscopy (single-particle analysis and/or tomography) and X-ray crystallography, is preferred but not required.
Experience with laser operation, alignment, and safety is preferred but not required.
Comfortable with the changes associated with evolving research requirements and the need to learn and troubleshoot new approaches to solve key problems.
Knowledge of laboratory techniques.
Experience documenting and following procedures/protocols.
Knowledge of procedures, instruments in use, and quality control measures within the laboratory.
Experience operating and maintaining laboratory equipment and conducting regular assessments to record the lab equipment's performance.
Ability to operate in a fast paced environment with established time constraints.
Ability to maintain strict protocols of all confidential or sensitive information.
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
Bachelors degree is required.