The University of Georgia · 20 hours ago
Lab Manager
Athens, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid Level
$40K/yr - $61K/yrThe University of Georgia is the state’s flagship university, focusing on academic and professional achievements. The Lab Manager role in the Brain Food Lab involves overseeing data management and analysis, coordinating studies, and supervising research assistants, with a focus on neurocognitive development and obesity in youth.
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Responsibilities
Oversee the secure storage, organization, and cleaning of all behavioral, questionnaire, and imaging data
Manage data entry processes and computational workflows
Assist in coding pipelines to ensure reproducible research practices
Assist the Principal Investigator (PI) with statistical analyses to support ongoing projects
Lead efforts in participant recruitment, screening, and scheduling for all ongoing studies, specifically working with youth participants in pediatric research
Coordinate all MRI scanning logistics and collaborate closely with imaging cores to ensure seamless data acquisition
Serve as the primary communication liaison with study participants and collaborators
Actively mentor and supervise a team of undergraduate and graduate research assistants
Provide training on all study procedures, standardized data handling, and quality control measures to maintain data integrity
Assist the PI with the preparation and editing of grant reports, progress summaries, and contributions to scientific manuscripts
Participate in lab meetings, contributing actively to discussions on experimental design, data interpretation, and strategic project planning
Manage and maintain lab inventory, including the ordering of supplies and materials, while adhering to budget guidelines
Ensure that all lab equipment is functioning optimally and coordinate necessary repairs or updates
Safely transport scientific equipment, materials, and/or data between research facilities and other designated locations to support experimental and operational needs
Oversee the maintenance of all IRB (Institutional Review Board) protocols, including managing amendments and annual renewals
Ensure the research team’s strict adherence to all ethical research standards, university policies, and federal regulations
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent
Strong organization skills and attention to detail
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Strong interpersonal and problem-solving skills
Ability to multitask and manage multiple projects simultaneously
Comfort working with large, complex datasets and coding pipelines
Ability to supervise and train undergraduate and graduate students
Driving as needed to perform job duties
Background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating eligibility for employment
Preferred
Experience with programming and data analysis in R, Python, Bash, and/or MATLAB and familiarity with scripting, and/or data pipelines is preferred
Experience working with youth participants or in pediatric research is preferred
Familiarity with neuroimaging (MRI/fMRI) studies is preferred
Knowledge of obesity-related research or neurocognitive testing is a bonus
Experience supervising and training undergraduate and graduate students is preferred
Benefits
Benefits Eligible
Retirement Plan TRS or ORP
Company
The University of Georgia
The University of Georgia, a land-grant and sea-grant university with state-wide commitments and responsibilities, is the state's flagship institution of higher education.
Founded in 1785
10001+ employees
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