Lab Manager

Lab Manager

Posting Number: S14318P

Working Title:

Lab Manager
Department: FACS-Nutritional Sciences

Location:

Athens Area

• Oversee 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.

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field or equivalent.
• Experience with programming and data analysis in R, Python, Bash, and/or MATLAB, and familiarity with scripting and data pipelines.
• Experience working with youth participants or in pediatric research.
• Familiarity with neuroimaging (MRI/fMRI) studies.
• Knowledge of obesity‑related research or neurocognitive testing is a bonus.
• Experience supervising and training undergraduate and graduate students.

• Some degree of physical activity, including lifting supplies and demonstration materials.
• Standing and/or sitting for various lengths of time.
• Driving as needed to perform job duties.

Recruitment Contact:
Shana Adise, Ph.D.
Email: shana.adise
Phone:

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