Manager, Laboratory Research

University of Maryland•Baltimore, MD

3d•$94,000 - $105,000•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health (CVD) brings together more than four decades of innovative and life-saving research on vaccines and infectious diseases. The CVD is seeking a Laboratory Research Manager to join our Malaria Laboratory.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry or field of study related to the research of the laboratory.
Six (6) years of experience working in a research laboratory setting that includes four (4) years in the relevant research specialization.
Two (2) years of direct supervision or responsibility for training, work coordination, and monitoring the work of others.
Thorough knowledge of position requirements.
Thorough knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws.
Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems.
Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts.
Ability to support a mission and strategic vision.
Instructional, training, and teambuilding skills to strengthen and cultivate relationships.
Skill in consultation and change management.
Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity, and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

Nice To Haves

May require training related to occupational safety and health, environmental compliance, shipping of hazardous materials and/or ionizing radiation.
May include working in biohazardous/select agents and/or in Biosafety Level-3 Laboratories (ABSL-3) which require successful completion of Department of Justice security clearance for work with Select Agents and Toxins, as required by Federal regulation.
Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 undergraduate college credits being equivalent to one year of related experience.
In instances where specific education and/or experience is required only directly related education and/or experience may be substituted.

Responsibilities

Responsible for managing the operations of a single or multiple research laboratory(s) and provide administrative and technical support to the research activities.
Ensuring design, development, documentation and implementation of research procedures and protocols using a variety of complex activities.
Contribute to creation of new laboratory or expansion of existing laboratory(ies).
Manage laboratory staff including training, scheduling, coordinating, and delegating work, monitoring, and evaluating performance to promote maximum staff member benefit and effectiveness as well as overall functional productivity.
Manage the development and execution of research studies. Revises studies, in consultation with upper management or principal investigator, to meet changing needs and requirements and enforces standards.
Manage laboratory operations including the budget, ensuring quality control and safety compliance, developing policies and procedures, and ordering supplies. Identify and address issues and deficiencies and implement effective solutions.
May perform laboratory maintenance and laboratory research activities required by the study(s).
May assemble and assist with literature research, editing and preparing manuscripts, scientific illustrations, and computer graphics for publication.
Provide for establishment or development of laboratory by evaluating equipment or machinery to be ordered, planning interactions with IT systems, and drafting Standard Operating Procedures for using new equipment.
Foster and support a conducive consultant/client environment, providing business unit and campus representatives with assessment, training, and advisement in research area.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

Retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP)
Generous PAID leave package
Over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year
15 paid holidays
3 personal leave
Unlimited accrual of sick time
Comprehensive health insurance
Professional learning and development programs
Tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school
Flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job)