Sr. Manager, Research Support

University of Miami•Plantation, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC CRS has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Manager, Research Support to work at the UHealth campus in Miami, Fl. The Manager, Research Support provides grant application and management support to facilitate research. Further the Manager, Research Support oversees laboratory facility and research operations to ensure efficiency and compliance with applicable regulations.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field required
Minimum 3 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

Oversees laboratory equipment purchase, use, maintenance, repair, and inventory.
Manages service contracts.
Trains laboratory staff on how to use laboratory equipment, laboratory techniques, and safety procedures.
Prepares laboratories for annual safety inspections.
Coordinates seminars and special activities in relation to research and laboratory safety.
Oversees the management of laboratory animals.
Collaborates with IT to maintain laboratory computers and servers running smoothly.
Assists with arrangement of laboratory guests, speakers, and recruitment visits.
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.