Job Details

Lab Manager

Position Number: 6805998
Location: Waco, TX
Position Type: Laboratory and Research

Lab Manager

Job Identification: 19678
Posting Date: 12/19/2025, 03:44 PM
Job Schedule: Full time
Locations: 101 Bagby Avenue, Waco, TX, 76706, US
Degree Level: Master

Job Description:
A humble college founded before Texas was a state, Baylor now stands as one of the premier institutions of higher education in the world. Baylor has continued to invest in research and doctoral education, both solidifying and elevating its unique status as a preeminent Christian research university. Baylor is among 187 R1 institutions, just 52 of which are private universities.

Since 2011, Baylor has been named as one of the nation's "Great Colleges to Work For". Great Colleges to Work For is one of the country's largest and most respected workplace recognition programs. Each year, Great Colleges recognizes the colleges and universities that get top employee ratings regarding workplace practices and policies across 10 areas. This recognition is based on faculty and staff responses to a related annual survey. The survey, conducted by ModernThink, is a way for colleges and universities to gain a deeper understanding of how their employees experience and view various aspects of the institution. This continued recognition further affirms Baylor as a rewarding place to build a career.

What We Are Looking For

The Wright Group in the Departments of Biology and Chemistry & Biochemistry at Baylor University is seeking a Lab Manager. The Wright Group is focused on phenotype-driven studies of gut and oral microbiomes. The group has more than 30 interdisciplinary undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral researchers, thus creating a complex and dynamic research setting that spans microbiome sciences, chemical biology and organic chemistry, and mass spectrometry-based omics sciences. The research laboratory manager plays a vital role in ensuring efficient and successful outcomes in the Wright Group.

We are seeking a highly motivated Research Laboratory Manager to join our team. This dual-role position combines laboratory management with research. This position will be responsible for the day-to-day operations of our scientific laboratory, which includes managing the inventory and procurement of all lab chemicals and supplies, maintaining equipment, ensuring safety protocols are followed, maintain compliance with Baylor research expectations, and coordinating research projects. You will also supervise our undergraduate and graduate researchers, provide training in lab techniques and lab safety, and onboard new researchers in the group. In addition to these managerial duties, you'll contribute to our ongoing research by performing research, particularly with external collaborators. Depending on the level of research experience of the successful applicant, you may also take the lead on data analysis, publications, and share in grant writing.

The breakdown of responsibilities will be approximately 50% lab management and operations, 25% training and personnel management, and 25% research.

Minimum Acceptable Education & Experience:

M.S. with 2+ years experience or a Ph.D. in Microbiology, Chemical Biology, Chemistry, or a closely related field
Experience in an academic lab setting, preferably in chemical biology, proteomics, and/or microbiology
Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
Familiarity with safety protocols, chemical hygiene plans, and lab instrumentation
Student mentoring experience

All applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

What You Will Do

Provide training to Wright Group researchers; to include training on standard operating procedures and equipment use, safety procedures, and waste procedures
Assure safe laboratory operations and assure all researchers are in compliance with Baylor EH&S
Maintain laboratory instrumentation and serve as a liaison for repairs, service, and new installations
Work with the Wright Group Research Coordinator to assure orders are placed in a timely fashion and the lab maintains necessary items
Oversee omics queue meetings for the Wright Group
Contribute to research projects, including method development, data analysis, and manuscript preparation
Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylor's mission
Ability to comply with university policies
Maintain regular and punctual attendance

A complete application will contain the following documents:

Up-to-date CV
List of 3 references that will be able to supply a letter of recommendation upon request
Cover letter

What You Can Expect

As part of the Baylor family, eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, generous time off, tuition remission, and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your family's wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more, go to Baylor Benefits & Advantages.

Explore & Engage

Learn more about Baylor and our strategic vision, Baylor in Deeds. Also, explore our great hometown of Waco and the many opportunities to engage locally. If you are new to Central Texas, This is Waco!

About Us:
Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic information, and disability. Baylor complies with statutory Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity requirements. Baylor's full official Notice of Non-Discrimination may be read online.

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