Sr. Manager, Research Laboratory

University of Miami • Miami, FL

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About The Position

The Sr. Manager, Research Laboratory provides scientific support and assistance to research laboratories, including all critical and basic laboratory operations. Moreover, the incumbent plans and implements overall laboratory policies, procedures, and services in furtherance of departmental and institutional goals and objectives. This Lab Manager will be a key member of the Molecular Therapeutics Shared Resource (MTSR) of the Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center (SCCC).

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field.
• Minimum 7 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.

Nice To Haves

• A Ph.D. degree is required, preferably in the biological sciences, with a minimum of 2 years post-doctoral experience.
• Experience in molecular biology techniques (e.g., quantitative real-time PCR, western blots, and ELISA immunoassays) is preferred.
• Experience with pharmacology, cancer, drug discovery, small molecule screening or related disciplines in academia or pharma is preferred.
• Experience with preparing publications and research grants is preferred.
• Record of achievement for delivery of team goals and experience in building successful relations with supervisors, peers, suppliers, customers, partners and stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Ensures efficient and effective departmental operations including department quality control and compliance adherence.
• Formulates and implements short- and long-range goals for the operations of the laboratories.
• Develops, implements, monitors, and evaluates systems to assess current and projected laboratory services.
• Serves as a liaison between investigators, research personnel, and staff to resolve specific operating problems and improve technical activities.
• Advises on technical procedures, techniques, and equipment, and maintains conformance with applicable operational standards.
• Evaluates and recommends new techniques and technologies.
• Manages and coordinates the activities of assigned project(s) with responsibility for results in terms of costs, methods, and resources.
• Installs and maintains laboratory equipment in compliance with federal regulations.
• Assures that the laboratory technicians are properly trained in standard operating procedures and equipment specific requirements.
• Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees