Manager, Research Laboratory (Myeloma)

University of Miami•Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Research Laboratory oversees day-to-day operations of the research laboratory, including its maintenance and upkeep and the effectiveness of the working environment. The role formulates and implements short- and long-range operational goals, implements laboratory policies and procedures, and coordinates with research staff on matters affecting laboratory services. It serves as a liaison among investigators, research personnel, and staff to resolve operating problems and improve technical activities, and advises on technical procedures, techniques, and equipment while maintaining operational standards. The manager maintains laboratory safety and facility quality checks, ensures maintenance according to good laboratory practices, and installs and maintains equipment in compliance with federal regulations. The position ensures laboratory technicians are trained in standard operating procedures and equipment requirements; assists with fiscal planning and budget recommendations; and prepares reports and analyses on progress, trends, recommendations, and conclusions. It also assesses internal controls and compliance with University policies and procedures and ensures employees are trained on applicable controls and policies. In addition to general laboratory management, the manager conducts experiments at the direction of the Principal Investigator to generate reagents or confirm bioinformatic results. Techniques may include molecular biology, cell culture, or cell biology techniques. The listed duties are not all-inclusive and may be expanded as necessary.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
Minimum 5 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.

Responsibilities

Formulate and implement short- and long-range goals for laboratory operations.
Implement laboratory policies and procedures and coordinate with research staff on issues affecting laboratory services.
Liaise with investigators, research personnel, and staff to solve operating problems and improve technical activities.
Advise on technical procedures, techniques, and equipment, and maintain conformance with operational standards.
Maintain laboratory safety checks and ensure facility maintenance according to good laboratory practices.
Install and maintain laboratory equipment in compliance with federal regulations.
Ensure laboratory technicians are trained in standard operating procedures and equipment-specific requirements.
Assist in determining fiscal requirements and preparing budget recommendations.
Compile and prepare reports and analyses on progress, adverse trends, recommendations, and conclusions.
Assess internal controls and compliance with University policies and procedures, and ensure employees are trained on these controls and policies.
Perform general laboratory management duties.
Conduct experiments at the direction of the Principal Investigator to generate reagents or confirm bioinformatic results.