Job Description

Job Summary
Join Our Team – Lab Manager Position at the UT Larynx Lab

Are you passionate about voice science and eager to make a meaningful contribution to cutting-edge research? The UT Larynx Lab, led by Dr. Adrianna Shembel, is seeking a highly motivated, organized, and detail-oriented Lab Manager to support and coordinate research at the intersection of voice science, speech-motor control, and vocal health.

Based in Richardson, TX (near Dallas), the UT Larynx Lab investigates the neurophysiological and biomechanical mechanisms of voice production. Our interdisciplinary research integrates speech science, cognitive neuroscience, and biomedical engineering to explore vocal fatigue, motor learning, sensorimotor control, and perceptual aspects of vocal effort.

We use state-of-the-art tools, including:
High-resolution 3D motion capture to study head, neck, and laryngeal kinematics
Acoustic and aerodynamic voice assessment
Human subject experimental paradigms involving vocal load and effort
Advanced signal processing and machine learning for data analysis

Salary will be dependent on experience and qualifications. This is a grant-funded position, and continued employment is contingent on the availability of funds.
Minimum Education and Experience
Bachelor’s Degree in a related field. A minimum of two years experience with lab equipment and related facilities.

Preferred Education and Experience
Preferred Education and Experience
Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in speech-language pathology, neuroscience, psychology, biomedical engineering
Demonstrated experience with human subject research and regulatory requirements
Prior experience with IRB protocol development and compliance
Familiarity with research involving speech, voice, or motor control
Experience managing a team of student researchers
Technical aptitude in any of the following: MATLAB, Python, R, signal processing, or biomechanics
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Duties & Responsibilities:
Human Subjects Research Coordination
Oversee all aspects of IRB protocol development, submission, and maintenance
Manage compliance with federal, university, and HIPAA regulations
Maintain detailed regulatory documentation and training records
Participant Recruitment & Study Management
Design and implement subject recruitment strategies across multiple populations
Coordinate screening, enrollment, scheduling, and compensation
Supervise and ensure adherence to experimental protocols
Research and Lab Operations
Set up and troubleshoot motion capture systems and other data collection tools
Assist with pilot testing, data collection, and data quality assurance
Maintain lab inventory, order supplies, and manage lab safety protocols
Train and oversee undergraduate and graduate research assistants
Data and Project Management
Organize and document study timelines, datasets, and results
Support grant preparation and reporting with administrative tasks
Performs other duties as assigned

Essential Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:
Strong organizational and communication skills
Proficiency with data management tools (e.g., Excel, REDCap, Qualtrics)
Comfortable working with technical equipment (e.g., motion capture systems, microphones, physiological sensors)