Research Lab Director - Division of Orthopedic Surgery

Children's Hospital of Philadelphia • Philadelphia, PA

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About The Position

This role is responsible for large & complex laboratory operations including the advanced workflow, quality control, management and supervision of staff and operations planning. Develops new experimental procedures and Lab services as needed. Collaborates and interacts with other researchers within the institution and at other institutions. Prepares laboratory progress reports, and laboratory budget plans. Serve as resource person for research colleagues and a mentor for less experienced research personnel.

Requirements

• Master's Degree Required
• At least four (4) years of scientifically relevant experience Required
• At least four (4) years of laboratory direction or management experience Required
• At least three (3) years of lead, management or supervisory experience Required
• At least one (1) year of budgeting and forecasting experience Required
• Expert knowledge in the use of a wide variety of lab techniques, research equipment and research related software
• Excellent verbal and written communications skills
• Excellent organizational skills
• Excellent critical thinking / problem-solving skills
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Excellent leadership skills

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate Preferred
• At least four (4) years of post-doctoral fellowship experience Preferred
• At least six (6) years of scientifically relevant experience Preferred
• At least six (6) years of laboratory direction or management experience Preferred
• At least five (5) years of lead, management or supervisory experience Preferred
• At least three (3) years of budgeting and forecasting experience Preferred

Responsibilities

• Independently plans projects, directs lab work, analyzes results and provides oversight and coordination of workflow
• Responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of services, programs, protocols, policies and procedures, and performance standards
• Maintain collaborative interaction w other lab and research units to establish and maintain consensus performance standards; Periodically assess data from lab analysis to maintain standards
• Manage, mentor, train and supervise laboratory staff, formulate work standards for personnel, draft and deliver annual performance evaluations, conduct time utilization, productivity, and other assessments
• Ensures staff adheres to/maintains and implements department policies, procedures, protocols, objectives, safety, etc
• Directs personnel efforts in achieving the strategic plan for the laboratory
• Develops and oversees management of laboratory resource allocations; budget management
• Assist and write papers and center grant applications
• Participate in site visits and present lectures when appropriate

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Industry: Hospitals
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees