Manager, Research Laboratory (Myeloma)

University of Miami•Miami, FL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Manager, Research Laboratory oversees the day-to-day operations of the research laboratory, including its maintenance and upkeep, and ensures an efficient and effective working environment. The role formulates and implements short- and long-range laboratory operating goals, implements policies and procedures, and coordinates with research staff on issues affecting laboratory services. The manager also serves as a liaison among investigators, research personnel, and staff to resolve operating problems and improve technical activities. The manager advises on technical procedures, techniques, and equipment; maintains conformance with operational standards; checks laboratory safety and facility maintenance according to good laboratory practices; and installs and maintains equipment in compliance with federal regulations. The role 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, adverse trends, and recommendations. It also assesses internal controls and ensures employee training and compliance with University policies and procedures. In addition to general laboratory management, the manager performs 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 position is full-time and based at UHealth in Miami, Florida.

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.
Serve as a liaison between 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 facility upkeep 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 budgetary recommendations.
Compile and prepare reports and analyses on progress, adverse trends, and recommendations and conclusions.
Establish and continually assess internal controls and compliance with University policies and procedures.
Ensure employees are trained on internal controls and University policies and procedures.
Perform experiments at the direction of the Principal Investigator to generate reagents or confirm bioinformatic results.