WISH Lab Manager

Posted: 25-Mar-26

Location: Lincoln, Nebraska

Internal Number: 99902

Requisition Number: S_260236

Department: Center for Brain, Biology & Behavior-7301

Description of Work:

The Women, Immunity and Sexual Health (WISH) Lab at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln (PI: Tierney Lorenz, https://wishlab.unl.edu/) invites applications for a full-time Research Specialist. The lab uses psychophysiology, biosample collection and analysis, clinical interviewing, and surveys to examine the interactions between women's sexual, mental and physical health. The successful candidate will play an integral role in every stage of research, including (1) recruitment and collection of human subject data, (2) assay of biosamples for immune and endocrine factors, (3) analysis of data, and (4) assisting in the preparation of grants and manuscripts. In addition, in their managerial capacity they will perform administrative duties (e.g., IRB administration, purchasing) and help train and supervise lab personnel (e.g., undergraduate research assistants; lab technical staff in other units collaborating with the WISH lab). There are resources including dedicated time to conduct independent research, co-author manuscripts, and present research at professional conferences. This position is ideal for individuals interested in pursuing graduate studies in psychology and/or neuroscience, as it will foster expertise in a variety of theoretical and methodological approaches in these fields

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and collaborative workforce. UNL is committed to providing a work environment and culture that fosters personal and professional success where every person and every interaction matters. The University is proud to be one of Nebraska's preferred and largest employers where individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential.

As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent education/experience; 2026 Spring graduates considered.
• 1 year of work or volunteer experience in a research laboratory; experience obtained while getting degree may be considered.
• Must have experience working in a research laboratory including human subjects research.
• Must have experience working with Excel, and Microsoft suite of shared file servers and shared workspaces.
• Must have experience with project management (e.g., tracking and ordering supplies, financial recordkeeping, scheduling)
• Must have experience with dissemination of research (e.g., conference presentations; scholarly publication)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Preferred experience working with biological samples such as saliva, blood, and/or vaginal fluid, and safety protocols for BSL-2 containment.
• Preferred experience with psychophysiology experimental methods, such as electrocardiography or vaginal photoplethysmography.
• Preferred experience with training students in human subjects research.
• Preferred experience working in a research laboratory that uses biological/psychophysiological research methods.
• Preferred experience with scientific research in human sexuality.
• Preferred experience with programming environments for statistical analysis (e.g., R, MATLAB, Python).
• Preferred experience with wet lab skills such as preparation of solutions, pipetting, and handling chemicals and biological samples.
• Preferred certification of completion of laboratory safety training including biological hazard safety and bloodborne pathogens training.
• Preferred experience working with AcqKnowledge, Dedoose, and other specialized research software.
• Preferred certification of completion of laboratory safety training including biological hazard safety and bloodborne pathogens training.

Posted Salary: $21.00/hr minimum

Job Type: Full-Time