Lab Manager

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day operations for research studies in the BAAC and Jonides Labs
• Manage participant recruitment, scheduling, and compensation processes
• Assist with IRB-related materials, including amendments, renewals, and consent documents
• Oversee administrative operations such as lab meetings, agendas, and shared calendars
• Organize research documentation, data collection workflows, and project records
• Prepare data summaries, figures, and tables for grants, reports, and presentations
• Coordinate onboarding, training, and scheduling for 15-20 undergraduate research assistants

Requirements

• High school diploma or Associate's degree
• 1-2 years of experience working in a research lab setting (e.g., psychology, neuroscience, or behavioral research)
• Strong organizational skills and high attention to detail
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines independently and collaboratively

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Psychology or a related field
• Experience coordinating human subjects research and IRB documentation
• Familiarity with behavioral research software or data analysis tools (e.g., Qualtrics, PsychoPy, R, or Python)
• Prior experience training or coordinating undergraduate research assistants

Benefits

• Generous time off, including vacation, sick, and holiday time
• Retirement plan with two-for-one matching contributions and immediate vesting
• Comprehensive health insurance options
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible work arrangements and strong commitment to work/life balance
• Enhanced tuition support programs for LSA courses

About the Company

The University of Michigan is a world-class institution dedicated to discovery and care. The BAAC and Jonides Labs within the Department of Psychology conduct cutting-edge research in cognitive psychology and cognitive neuroscience.