College Station, TX30+ days ago
Responsibilities: Oversee daily laboratory operations, testing schedules, and participant workflow Coordinate client sensory studies from planning through reporting, including study logistics, recruitment, sample preparation, and test execution Train and lead sensory descriptive panels and focus groups Supervise staff conducting sensory sessions and maintain efficient facility operations Support graduate student projects through scheduling, recruitment, and study coordination Maintain IRB compliance and human-subjects research procedures Manage supplies, purchasing, inventory, and vendor coordination Required Qualifications: B.S. in a sensory-related field (e.g., Animal Science, Food Science, Psychology, Neuroscience) or a B.S. in a business-related field (e.g., Business Management, Accounting, Business Analytics) 5 years experience with human-subjects research and IRB protocols Strong organizational and project-management skills Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously Preferred Qualifications: 3+ years of experience in sensory or consumer research Graduate-level degree with published research Familiarity with survey software (e.g., Qualtrics) or sensory software (e.g., RedJade, Compusense) Experience managing staff or participant-based testing environments What You Need to Know Salary: Compensation for this position is commensurate based on the selected candidate's qualifications. Job Title Lab Manager Agency Texas A&M Agrilife Research Department Animal Science Proposed Minimum Salary Commensurate Job Location College Station, Texas Job Type Staff Job Description About Texas A&M AgriLife The Department of Animal Science at Texas A&M University is home to a state-of-the-art Sensory Science Laboratory, supporting both basic research and applied client projects in human sensory evaluation.