Which AIF Lab Manager Are You?

If you were an AIF lab manager, you'd be Ruksana Baby. You're the boss everyone actually likes. Cool under pressure and two steps ahead of every deadline, you bring engineering precision and a National Geographic curiosity to your work. Whether organizing chaos or helping friends talk things through, your leadership is both logical and full of heart. Your dream weekend includes deep conversations and big ideas. As a lab manager, you’d be the operations guru—keeping everything running seamlessly while dreaming up the next big breakthrough.

If you were an AIF lab manager, you'd be Jenny Forrester. You’re bold, curious, and the first to dive headfirst into something new. Whether it’s skydiving, trying a weird snack abroad, or piloting the latest lab technique, you thrive on discovery and innovation. Chemistry fuels your brain, but it’s the thrill of shaping the future that drives you. You’d be the kind of lab manager who inspires others to take risks, ask wild questions, and shake things up—with rockstar energy and research flair.

If you were an AIF lab manager, you'd be Sameera Pathiranage. You’re the compassionate problem-solver who thrives on lifting others up. Friends see you as easygoing but laser-focused when it counts. On weekends, you’re the one helping a friend move, mentoring a student, or volunteering—because supporting people is what you do best. You’d love being a lab manager because it’s a chance to teach, guide, and build confidence in the next generation. A therapist at heart and a scientist by trade, you bring empathy into every experiment.

If you were an AIF lab manager, you'd be Elaine Zhou. Your superpower is making people feel safe, seen, and supported. Whether you're giving advice over coffee or cheering someone on in the lab, your presence is steady and kind. Science meets heart in your world and you love empowering students in research. You’d thrive as a lab manager who creates an approachable, inclusive space where students feel confident enough to explore and excel.

If you were an AIF lab manager, you'd be Lauren Dunlap. Supportive, strategic, and deeply motivated to lead change—your friends turn to you when they need both wisdom and a plan. Biology sparked your love of science, and that curiosity grew into a passion for helping others grow too. You’re likely organizing your life on weekends, mentoring someone mid-week, and dreaming up new ways to connect with students through outreach. As a lab manager, you’d be the visionary behind every student’s "aha" moment.