Laboratory Manager - Amor Vegas Lab

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The lab of Dr. Corina Amor Vegas, Freeman Hrabowski Scholar at Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is seeking a Lab Manager to lead day-to-day operations. The Amor Vegas laboratory studies aging with the goal to improve health span and find effective treatments for age-related diseases. To do this, they focus on understanding the biology of senescent cells, dysfunctional cells that accumulate in organisms over time and drive aging diseases. They pioneer the development of CAR T cells able to eliminate these senescent cells. In their studies, they harness senolytic cell therapy to both understand the biology of senescent cells and to develop new therapeutic strategies. More information about the lab team and their work can be found by visiting

This position is expected to begin after October 1, 2025 in concurrence with Dr. Amor Vegas upcoming appointment as a Freeman Hrabowski Scholar .

About the Lab Manager role:
You will hold an integral role within the lab as the go-to person coordinating the day-to-day operations involved in running the lab and serving as both a professional partner to Dr. Amor Vegas and the primary liaison between the lab and various external groups (CSHL administrative offices, EH&S, HHMI science operations offices, vendors, etc.). You will have a background in lab operations/administration and be committed to fostering a respectful, thriving, collaborative work environment. You are someone who exhibits strong communication skills, can multitask, has great time management skills, and has a desire to be a part of a robust scientific community. This role is best fit for someone who is proactive in their work style, adaptable to change, and passionate about the research that the lab is conducting.

What we provide:

• A competitive compensation package with comprehensive health and wellness benefits.

• Joining the highly dynamic, interactive, and vibrant Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory research community.

• Access to CSHL's on campus daycare and sports facilities.

• Opportunities for timely exposure to advances in various biomedical research fields and for interaction with a broad range of researchers from all over the world through CSHLs renowned Meetings and Courses program.

• Full access to HHMIs on-demand training courses and interactive skill-building seminars, led by members of our learning and organization development team.

• Opportunities for career progression, professional development, and direct mentorship from Dr. Amor Vegas.

• Opportunities for co-authorship on research publications.

What youll do:

• Initiate and manage orders while monitoring the labs budget and keeping track of supplies and expenditures on a daily/weekly/monthly basis.

• Serve as primary point of contact for all lab communications, including close coordination with vendors, regulatory authorities, and CSHL administrative staff for service contracts, inspections, lab equipment maintenance, repairs, infrastructure needs, space allocation, etc.

• Manage and update animal protocols, SOPs, and other lab documentation as needed.

• Manage new hire orientations, onboarding, and general oversight of all lab team members, including ensuring their training and compliance with all internal/external governing bodies.

• Manage the lab meeting schedule and assist with planning and execution of lab meetings, events, and team activities.

• Perform day-to-day research support duties including histology and flow cytometry.

• Oversee management of the labs mouse colony and perform/support mouse surgeries.

• Supervise and mentor a research technician.

What you bring:

• A bachelors degree in the life sciences is required.

• Previous experience serving in a lab management capacity within a research environment is required.

• Previous experience working with mice in a research environment is required. Any experience with mouse surgery would be a plus.

• Previous experience with histology and/or flow cytometry is strongly preferred.

• Strong sense of self-motivation, integrity, trustworthiness, and demonstrated ability to work well in a diverse environment with people from a wide variety of backgrounds.

• Passion for efficiency, operational excellence, and process improvement.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• Excellent problem-solving skills and high attention to detail.

• Excellent interpersonal, organizational, communication, and teamwork skills.

• Ability to work independently and prioritize tasks according to lab needs.

• Strong knowledge of computers, Microsoft Office Suite, and other relevant technologies.

Compensation Range:

Laboratory Manager I $78,320 (minimum) - $97,900 (midpoint) - $127,270 (maximum)
Laboratory Manager II $95,920 (minimum) - $119,900 (midpoint) - $155,870 (maximum)

Pay Type: Annual

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