Children's National Hospital · 1 day ago
Research Laboratory Director
Washington, DC
Contract
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$100K/yr - $100K/yr
3+ years expChildren's National Hospital is a leading institution dedicated to improving pediatric health. The Research Laboratory Director is responsible for the overall operation and administration of a research laboratory, ensuring compliance with regulations, and developing new research objectives and therapies to enhance patient care.
AssociationChild CareHealth CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Responsible for the overall operation and administration of a research laboratory
Employment and training of personnel who are competent to perform research procedures
Record and report test results promptly, accurately and proficiently
Assuring compliance with the applicable regulations
Operations of a research laboratory including basic and applied research projects
Quality improvement projects within the lab
Development of new research objectives, technologies and therapies that ultimately improve patient care
Encourages team members to use the scientific method to push the boundaries of human knowledge and develop new treatments and technologies
Serve as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders
Responsible for identifying new sources of revenue for the program, including grant funding, philanthropy, or manufacturing service contracts
Represent the research program and institution in a professional way
Participate regionally, nationally and internationally in a manner that demonstrates expertise, research, and novel researches and therapies available in the hospital
Qualification
Required
Medical Doctor (M.D.) (Required) Or
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) In a scientific discipline (Required)
3 years of progressive, specialized experience in a field of research
demonstrated record documenting excellence in research and teaching. (Required)
Experience must demonstrate that the applicant acquired the scientific knowledge, skills, and abilities to apply and utilize them successfully in independent health or health-related research appropriate to the position
An energetic, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image
A strategic visionary with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment and strong operational focus
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
An effective educator who is willing to share information and serve as a mentor
Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptable. Shifting priorities seamlessly and effortlessly
An articulate team player with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a wide constituency, including hourly workers, students, staff, faculty, researchers, leadership and outside organizational representatives
Qualified to be appointed to Research Faculty position
Company
Children's National Hospital
Children’s National Hospital, based in Washington, D.C., was established in 1870 to help every child grow up stronger.
Founded in 1870Washington, District of Columbia, USA
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$19.4MKey Investors
Gilbert Family FoundationAdvanced Research Projects Agency for HealthUnited Health Foundation
2025-10-09Grant· $8M
2024-10-23Grant· $8M
2021-11-09Grant· $3.4M
Leadership Team
Kurt Newman
President and CEO
Michelle Riley-Brown, MHA, FACHE
President and CEO
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