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University of Colorado Boulder · 1 day ago

Research Lab Manager

Boulder, CO

Part-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$25/hr - $30/hr

The University of Colorado Boulder is seeking a highly organized and technically capable Research Lab Manager for the Gil Lab in the Department of Ecology & Evolutionary Biology. This role involves coordinating projects, supporting workflows, and maintaining communication within an interdisciplinary research group focused on animal behavior and ecology.

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Responsibilities

Serve as the central project coordinator for a large, multi-project research lab; Track timelines, personnel, and deliverables across diverse research efforts; Maintain lab documentation, shared resources, spreadsheets, and organizational systems; Take notes during lab and project meetings and follow up on action items. Support onboarding, training, and coordination of undergraduate researchers

Develop, streamline, and maintain custom data-processing and analysis workflows; Troubleshoot, debug, and improve existing code (primarily Python-based, often focused on computer vision); Implement and manage computational workflows on high-performance computing (HPC) systems (e.g., CU’s Alpine HPC cluster); Support data organization, quality control, and reproducibility across projects; Coordinate with freelance programmers and external collaborators to implement and refine tools

Mentor and support undergraduate researchers and project leads; Provide thoughtful feedback on research workflows and protocols; Help maintain a positive, inclusive, and well-functioning lab culture; Facilitate clear communication within the lab and with collaborators; Assist with reflection, evaluation, and improvement of lab practices

Assist with lab finances and day-to-day operations (ordering, tracking expenses, etc.); Serve as a point person for logistical questions related to lab workflows and expectations; Help ensure smooth lab function during periods of faculty travel