Sr. Manager, Research Lab at University of Miami in Miami, Florida

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The SCCC department (Dr. Green's Lab) is seeking a Senior Manager, Research Laboratory, manages the day-to-day operations of the research laboratory, to include maintenance and upkeep, in order to ensure and efficient and effective lab working environment. The Manager 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.



CORE JOB FUNCTIONS



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. Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.



Department Specific Functions



Assist in coordination of material transfer agreements Experience with drafting IACUC protocols and oversight of regulatory compliance Experience maintaining and managing transgenic mouse strains >5 years' experience performing experiments in murine models >5 years' experience using flow cytometry to analyze human and murine tissue samples Experience with florescence and confocal microscopy Experience maintaining laboratory safety records, equipment and writing standard operating procedures Experience managing translational research projects including collaboration with intradepartmental faculty and extradepartmental collaborations Experience with patient biospecimen processing, storage and database management Working knowledge of clinical terminology specific to stem cell transplantation and cellular immunotherapy



This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.




CORE QUALIFICATIONS




Education:



Bachelor's Degree in relevant field, additional post-graduate training preferred.



Experience:



Minimum Seven years of relevant experience required. Ten years of experience preferred.



Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• 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.

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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.


UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.


The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.



Job Status:

Full time



Employee Type:

Staff



Pay Grade:

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