Project Manager — High-Containment Research Operations

Job overview

Project Manager — High-Containment Research Operations is an onsite, full-time role in Hamilton, MT; compensation is $75,000–$80,000 per year. The position supports the Office of Operations Management and Division of Intramural Research at Rocky Mountain Laboratories. The manager coordinates scientific operations, facility planning, equipment programs, and research infrastructure projects in high-containment laboratory environments. The work helps align facility modernization and operational planning with research needs, safety requirements, and the laboratory’s scientific mission.

What you'll do

• Coordinate scientific operations planning for high-containment and ABSL facilities
• support campus master planning and laboratory modernization
• develop applications and data tools for biosafety cabinet and scientific equipment tracking
• assist with space planning and allocation
• coordinate renovation planning and stakeholder engagement
• support equipment lifecycle and facility modernization planning
• prepare technical briefings, status updates, reports, and decision-support materials.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

project manager

hamilton mt

axle

full-time

high-containment laboratories

scientific operations

research facility planning

bsl-2

bsl-3

bsl-4

absl facilities

$75,000–$80,000 per year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees
• paid time off and holidays
• 401(k) match up to 5%
• educational benefits
• employee referral bonus
• flexible spending accounts and reimbursement accounts.

Why this role

The role calls for a bachelor’s degree or higher in a related scientific discipline; high-containment laboratory experience is strongly preferred.

About the employer

Axle is hiring for this role. Industry: Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences (except Nanotechnology and Biotechnology). Sector: 54.