Research Operations Manager

🇺🇸 Raleigh, NC

🕑 Full-Time

💰 $65K - $70K

💻 Operations

🗓️ September 16th, 2025

Edtech.com's Summary

NC State University is hiring a Research Operations Manager for the Department of Food, Bioprocessing and Nutrition Sciences. The role involves managing daily operations of dairy pilot plant and related research labs, coordinating equipment use, training students, maintaining core lab equipment, and ensuring compliance with safety standards while supporting research activities and managing lab resources.

Highlights

Manage dairy pilot plant and research laboratory daily operations, including equipment, supplies, software, and documentation oversight.
Schedule and coordinate equipment use to ensure functionality and maintenance.
Train students on safe and proper use of lab equipment, focusing on dairy pilot plant operations.
Operate and maintain equipment such as MicroThermics system, FTIR, evaporator, membrane units, and chromatography instruments (HPLC/LC; GC-MS preferred).
Maintain records for training, equipment use, costs, sanitation, and safety protocols.
Manage lab inventory, budgeting, and purchasing activities.
Support research through experiment design, troubleshooting, data analysis, grant preparation, and manuscript development.
Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree with 3 years of relevant experience or a master's degree; doctorate preferred.
Preferred experience in dairy processing, laboratory management, chromatography techniques, and supervising students and staff.
Anticipated salary range: $65,000 - $70,000 annually.