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University of Miami · 2 weeks ago

Sr. Manager, Research Laboratory

Miami, FL

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

7+ years exp

The University of Miami is seeking a Sr. Manager, Research Laboratory to work at the UHealth medical campus. This role involves providing scientific support to research laboratories and implementing laboratory policies and procedures to achieve departmental goals.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Ensure the implementation of the in vivo and histopathology-related services. These services include cancer modeling in vivo, transgenic services, noninvasive imaging, clinical chemistry assays, histopathology, in silico cancer modeling and AI

Independently conduct research projects based on reviews of scientific literature and recent advances in related fields while contributing original/novel ideas of major methodological significance to projects, designing key experiments, and developing new techniques while ensuring the adequate integration with the rest of the services offered by the facility to provide state-of-the-art in vivo and digital pathology services

Advises, supports, and trains relevant personnel on technical procedures, techniques, and reagents needed generating the required SOPs to support preclinical and translational services

Manages and coordinates the activities of assigned project(s) with responsibility for results in terms of costs, methods, and resources while evaluates best ways to improve desired outcomes together with the director

Work with the director and the team to develop, adapt and implement new services and state-of-the-art technologies while maintaining up-to-date knowledge of the in vivo modeling and tissue-based research field including major advances and emerging trends

Adhere to University and unit-level policies and procedures; safeguard University assets; participate in University/outside educational training as required

Perform other duties as requested

Qualification

Genetic engineeringAnimal modelsLaboratory managementMolecular biologyData analysis softwareInterpersonal skillsCommunication skillsCritical thinkingTime managementTeam collaboration

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

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field in molecular biological, veterinary or biomedical sciences

Minimum 10 years of relevant experience in field of genetic engineering and/or animal models

Excellent computer skills and proficiency with general and specialized data analysis software and databases

Knowledge of the use and maintenance of laboratory facilities and/or specialized equipment

Knowledge of molecular biology procedures, general laboratory operations and/or procedures, as well as knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering

Exceptional critical thinking and strong analytical, problem solving, and troubleshooting skills

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Ability to train and manage people

Excellent English (both verbal and written) required

Ability to shift focus between multiple projects, organize and prioritize work under pressure while meeting deadlines

Excellent time-management skills

Ability to work independently and in a collaborative environment

Ability to work in an interdisciplinary team under the direction of the Director of the Facility

Ability to perform other duties as assigned

Preferred

Ph.D., M.D. or other doctoral level degree

Experience in service provision and/or management in a research core facility

Benefits

Medical

Dental

Tuition remission

And more

Company

University of Miami

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At UM you'll join a diverse and energized academic community.

Founded in 1925

Coral Gables, fl, US

5001-10000 employees

http://miami.edu

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