Children's National Hospital · 7 hours ago
Research Laboratory Director
Washington, DC
Contract
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$100K/yr - $100K/yr
3+ years expChildren's National Hospital is dedicated to providing exceptional care and advancing medical research. The Research Laboratory Director will oversee the operations and administration of a research laboratory, ensuring compliance with regulations and fostering innovative research projects to improve patient care.
AssociationChild CareHealth CareNon Profit
Responsibilities
Responsible for the overall operation and administration of a research laboratory, including the employment and training of personnel who are competent to perform research procedures, record and report test results promptly, accurately and proficiently, and for assuring compliance with the applicable regulations
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 and will be 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 and participate regionally, nationally and internationally in a manner that demonstrates the expertise, research, and novel researches and therapies available in the hospital
Partners in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization
Anticipates and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met
Demonstrates collaborative and respectful behavior
Contributes to a positive work environment
Consistently meets budget targets
Speaks up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance
Conducts research of significant scientific value in the basic and/or translational science area(s) relevant to his/her practice specialty
Mentors, graduate/post-doctoral students and faculty
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
H1B Sponsorship
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2025 (82)
2024 (55)
2023 (92)
2022 (59)
2021 (41)
2020 (51)
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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