Lab Manager, Pronobis Lab

Position Summary

The Pronobis Lab in the Department of Biology at the University of Denver is seeking a highly motivated Lab Manager / Zebrafish Facility Manager with a Master’s degree in Biology or related field. The successful candidate will manage daily operations of a zebrafish research facility and support research focused on heart regeneration in adult zebrafish. This role requires strong organizational skills, experience with aquatic systems, and the ability to work collaboratively across research teams.

Essential Functions

• Oversee the zebrafish facility, including husbandry, breeding, record keeping, and health monitoring.
• Maintain facility equipment and supplies; coordinate repairs and preventative maintenance.
• Support research experiments, including fish line management, crosses, injections, and sample collection.
• Train and supervise undergraduate and graduate researchers in zebrafish techniques.
• Implement and enforce facility safety and animal care protocols.
• Manage general lab operations: ordering supplies, inventory management, coordinating facility space, waste disposal, and compliance.
• Collaborate with researchers to optimize protocols and troubleshoot experimental challenges.
• Maintain accurate documentation for animal use protocols and facility records.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Biology, Molecular Biology, Developmental Biology, or related field.
• Experience with zebrafish husbandry and aquatic facility maintenance preferred.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities in a dynamic research environment.
• Familiarity with basic lab techniques and safety procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience managing laboratory facilities.
• Animal care certification or experience with IACUC compliance.
• Basic molecular biology or microscopy experience.

Working Environment

• Standard office environment.
• Unexpected interruptions occur often and stress level is moderate to high.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

• Ability to work in front of a computer for extended periods of time.
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus.

Work Schedule
8 hours per day (9:00 AM – 5:00 PM), with some flexibility as needed.

Application Deadline
For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) April 27, 2026.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is 9.

Salary Range:
The salary range for this position is $59,000-$65,000

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidate’s sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including sex stereotypes, sex characteristics, sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), marital, family, or parental status, pregnancy or related conditions, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran. The University of Denver does not discriminate and prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestr