Senior Technical Laboratory Manager

National Institutes of Health•Montgomery County, MD

About The Position

The Senior Technical Laboratory Manager provides strategic leadership and oversight for laboratory operational planning and serves in an advisory role to Center and Branch Chiefs and the Institute Director to develop and maintain the Division’s scientific capability. The role coordinates laboratory transitions, identifies operational risks and resource implications for laboratory start-ups and closures, and represents laboratory Chiefs in administrative, budget, financial management, procurement, and contracting matters. The manager is the primary point of contact for equipment needs across DIR laboratories, advises laboratory Chiefs on budget planning and execution, and participates in scientific experiments and studies. The position also directs or conducts high-priority special projects, particularly those focused on laboratory operations.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship or proof of U.S. national status by the announcement closing date.
Successful completion of the pre-appointment process, including background investigation, qualification verification, onboarding forms, and required documentation.
A completed four-year course of study at an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's degree or graduate/higher degree, with a major in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences, or allied sciences appropriate to the position.
At least one year of qualifying experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in Federal service, obtained in the public or private sector.
Experience independently planning, designing, and executing laboratory operational work, including negotiating corrective actions to maintain continuity of research initiatives.
Advanced management, organizational, and budgeting knowledge applied to directing complex projects and advising leadership.
Ability to interpret broad or partially applicable guidelines to develop procedures and resolve novel operational problems.
Experience analyzing complex laboratory-system issues and advising management on resource needs and project adjustments.
Experience maintaining contacts with scientific investigators, management officials, and industry representatives to negotiate and resolve conflicting technical and operational demands.
Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
Applicants must meet all qualification requirements within 30 calendar days of the announcement closing date, including time-in-grade requirements.
Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.

Responsibilities

Coordinate with investigators, laboratory staff, administrative officers, IT staff, and facilities staff to complete laboratory transitions efficiently and in accordance with policies and program priorities.
Identify operational risks and resource implications associated with laboratory start-ups and closures.
Perform administrative work and represent laboratory Chiefs in budget and financial management, procurement, and contracting.
Serve as the primary point of contact for equipment needs across all DIR laboratories.
Participate in the design and conduct of laboratory experiments and studies requiring broad knowledge of scientific theories and principles in the applicable research discipline.
Personally direct or conduct high-priority special projects for the laboratory, with emphasis on operational activities.
Advise laboratory Chiefs on budget assistance, presentation, and execution, including preparing estimates and supporting justifications for equipment needs.
Plan, design, and execute laboratory operational work, including negotiating corrective actions to maintain continuity of research initiatives.
Advise management on resource needs and project adjustments and resolve operational problems.