Caltech · 8 hours ago
Executive Director, Rosen Center/Staff Scientist
Pasadena, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$103K/yr - $106K/yr
4+ years expCaltech is a world-renowned science and engineering institute that marshals some of the world's brightest minds and most innovative tools to address fundamental scientific questions. The Executive Director/Staff Scientist will lead the Rosen Bioengineering Center and support research efforts to improve human health through ocular drug delivery, while also managing programs and administrative tasks within the center.
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Responsibilities
Develop and manage annual budgets and reporting for the Rosen Bioengineering Center and its programs
Manage and direct the development, implementation, administration, and evaluation of Rosen Bioengineering Center programs. Monitor trends and recommend relevant program changes and direction(s)
Create and maintain calendars of events, workshops, training, and programs for the Rosen Bioengineering Center and for graduate student trainees in the BLP
Manage and produce Rosen Center events throughout the year. Develop new events/programs as needed
Manage all administrative tasks, including processing and reconciling financial transactions and records administration, coordinating option events, and working with others as needed
Maintain and improve state-of-the-art therapeutic particle delivery tools, including mechanical, optical, and electronic components
Collaborate with students and postdocs in the lab and with external collaborators to achieve safe, reproducible delivery of therapeutic particles to the cornea; characterize the number and spatial distribution of particles delivered to the cornea; characterize the response of the cornea to biolistic particles, and achieve statistically significant results for the residence time distributions of particles in the cornea
Ensure that research data are properly organized, documented, and stored
Work with Caltech OLAR to ensure protocols are kept up to date and approved
Assist with the execution of research in the laboratory to enable the timely accomplishment of research goals
Assist students and postdocs with project design and execution (which may include identifying and engaging internal and external resources), implementation, and troubleshooting
Assist with generating data for and preparing grant proposals, grant reports, patents, and publications, as well as the preparation of the technical sections of grant proposals
Assist the PI in recruitment, evaluation, and training of research personnel, including students and postdocs
Serve as the lab’s technical expert in optical coherence tomography (OCT) and maintain OCT equipment within the lab
Other duties may also be assigned
Qualification
Required
PhD in bioengineering, chemical engineering, or related field with at least 4 years of related work experience
At least 3 years of experience managing scientific research and/or training programs in academic or non-profit institutions, centers, or institutes, and one year of postdoctoral experience
Familiarity with Institute operations and administrative practices
Demonstrated outstanding communication skills, both oral and written; effective technical communication skills, including scientific writing and data visualization
Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work with a diverse and interdisciplinary group of researchers and external collaborators, as well as with administration, faculty, staff, students, and the broader university community
Ability to work in a collaborative environment while also independently managing and administering programs and events
Ability to make substantial contributions and work effectively in areas that are new/ambiguous
Strong critical and organizational skills and an ability to handle multiple and complex tasks and projects concurrently, with attention to detail and deadlines
Broad, interdisciplinary mindset along with flexibility and willingness to continue learning
Knowledge of laboratory safety practices in relation to chemical, biological, optical, mechanical, and electrical hazards
Must be self-motivated, able to take the initiative, and able to work independently
Preferred
Demonstrated excellent strategic planning, organizational, and analytical skills
Demonstrated ability to successfully implement innovative academic programs
Demonstrated ability to take initiative in program development and evaluation
Experience in student activities, student leadership, mentoring, or experiential learning at the university or college level
Experience with university outreach or collaboration
Outstanding record of independent publications and a record of successful fundraising from government and private sources
Benefits
Health, dental, and vision insurance
Retirement savings plans
Generous paid time off (vacation, holidays, sick time, parental leave, bereavement, etc.)
Tuition reimbursement
Company
Caltech
Caltech is a science and engineering research and education institution.
1001-5000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$86.51MKey Investors
US Department of EnergyAlfred P. Sloan Foundation
2024-07-17Grant· $10M
2019-09-27Grant· $75M
2019-01-01Grant· $1.51M
Leadership Team
Frances Arnold
Linus Pauling Professor
John Preskill
Richard P. Feynman Professor of Theoretical Physics
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