University of Miami Health System · 4 months ago
Sr. Manager, Research Laboratory
Miami, FL
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
7+ years expThe University of Miami Health System is an academic medical center providing patient care through groundbreaking research and education. They are seeking a Sr. Manager for their Research Laboratory to oversee laboratory operations, ensure compliance, and support cancer research initiatives through effective management of laboratory resources and personnel.
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Responsibilities
Ensures efficient and effective departmental operations including department quality control and compliance adherence
Formulates and implements short- and long-range goals for the operations of the laboratories
Develops, implements, monitors, and evaluates systems to assess current and projected laboratory services
Serves as a liaison between investigators, research personnel, and staff to resolve specific operating problems and improve technical activities
Advises on technical procedures, techniques, and equipment, and maintains conformance with applicable operational standards
Evaluates and recommends new techniques and technologies
Manages and coordinates the activities of assigned project(s) with responsibility for results in terms of costs, methods, and resources
Installs and maintains laboratory equipment in compliance with federal regulations
Assures that the laboratory technicians are properly trained in standard operating procedures and equipment specific requirements
Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's Degree in relevant field
Minimum 7 years of relevant experience
Knowledge of business and management principles
Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations
Ability to establish department goals, and objectives that support the strategic plan
Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others
Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and train others
Preferred
A Ph.D. degree is required, preferably in the biological sciences, with a minimum of 2 years post-doctoral experience, and a total of at least 5 years of experience in a biomedical research laboratory or core facility preferred
Experience in molecular biology techniques (e.g., quantitative real-time PCR, western blots, and ELISA immunoassays) is preferred
Experience with pharmacology, cancer, drug discovery, small molecule screening or related disciplines in academia or pharma is preferred
Experience with preparing publications and research grants is preferred
Track record of prioritizing multiple, complex, high priority tasks and ensuring timely delivery to meet research project needs
Demonstrated success in designing and implementing new operational procedures in partnership with stakeholders
Ability to work effectively in a multidisciplinary environment with molecular biologists, pharmacologists, chemists, engineers, and bioinformaticians
Management skills appropriate for a diverse staff, large user base and high throughput environment
Strong critical thinking and problem-solving skills with proven ability to apply creative approaches to complicated questions
Excellent computer and communication skills
Benefits
Medical
Dental
Tuition remission
And more
Company
University of Miami Health System
UHealth – University of Miami Health System delivers leading-edge patient care by top-ranked physicians who treat some of the most complex cases.
10001+ employees
Funding
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Interim Chief Operating Officer
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Assoc. Vice President & Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer
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