Lab Manager and Research Scientist

Position Information

• Posting date: 04/20/2026
• Closing date: Open Until Filled: Yes
• Position Number: 1129579
• Position Title: Lab Manager and Research Scientist
• Hiring Range Minimum: $52,000
• Hiring Range Maximum: $65,000
• Union Type: Not a Union Position
• SEIU Level: Not an SEIU Position
• FLSA Status: Exempt
• Employment Category: Regular Full Time
• Scheduled Months per Year: 12
• Scheduled Hours per Week: 40
• Location of Position: Hanover, NH
• Remote Work Eligibility?: Onsite only
• Is this a term position?: No
• Is this a grant funded position?: Yes

Position Purpose

This position includes responsibilities related to both Lab Management and Research. The applicant maximizes productivity of the laboratory through efficient organization and administration of day-to-day lab activities. Oversees technicians and research assistants, independently performs experiments/tests using specialized techniques, and keeps the lab running smoothly. The applicant also performs tasks related to research engineering microbes for cellulosic biofuel production.

Required Qualifications - Education and Yrs Exp

Bachelors plus 2-3 years' experience or equivalent combination of education and experience

Required Qualifications - Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Biochemistry, Microbiology, Chemical Engineering, or a related science or engineering field
• 2 years of hands-on laboratory experience (can include undergraduate research)
• Familiarity with standard microbiology techniques, including aseptic technique and strain handling
• Experience with or ability to learn biosafety and chemical safety protocols; willingness to obtain relevant safety certifications
• Basic proficiency with laboratory instrumentation and data recording
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to lift and transport lab materials (e.g., biohazard waste containers, gas cylinders)

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD degree or 5+ years of research experience in microbiology, biochemistry, or a related field
• Demonstrated experience with molecular cloning and plasmid construction
• Experience working with anaerobic or thermophilic organisms (e.g., Clostridium, Thermoanaerobacterium) is a strong plus
• Hands-on experience with HPLC operation, maintenance, and data analysis
• Experience with batch fermentation and downstream product analysis
• Prior lab management or lab safety officer experience, including biohazard waste handling and regulatory compliance
• Experience with budget tracking, vendor management, or grant support activities
• Ability to independently troubleshoot equipment and experimental issues
• Strong communication skills and prior experience training junior lab members

Key Accountabilities

Lab Safety Officer Tasks (10%)

• Ensures proper compliance with safety procedures
• Manage lab Bioraft site that interfaces with EHS, manage lab members, training, hood certification and lab forms for regulatory compliance
• Collect, autoclave and dispose of biohazard waste twice a week
• Collect and dispose of sharps and hazardous waste once a week

Lab Manager Tasks (30%)

• Oversees general laboratory operations and manages all activities related to proper use, availability, performance, and maintenance of the facilities, equipment, and supplies; reorders supplies on a routine basis
• Organize and manage lab email list, office space, bench space, refrigerator, freezer and -80oC freezer space.
• Organize, record and archive biweekly group meetings.
• Manage/maintain DNA sequencing software, HPLC service contracts and other equipment in the lab.
• Assist with ordering
• Help with graduate student and postdoc travel arrangement, payment, reconciliation.
• Manage and reconcile external vendor service accounts ( IDT and Azenta) and manage user access
• Manage and coordinate lab gases, primarily with Airgas
• Provide support on budgeting for supplies for grant proposal planning.

Research Tasks (60%)

• Construct plasmids
• Construct strains (E. coli, Clostridium thermocellum, Thermoanaerobacterium saccharolyticum, etc.)
• Characterize strains by batch fermentation, followed by HPLC analysis of fermentation products
• Collect and analyze data
• Train students, technicians, and postdocs in laboratory techniques

Demonstrates professionalism and collegiality through actions, interactions, and communications with others appropriate to an environment that is welcoming to all.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents
1. Cover Letter
2. Resume