GENERAL SUMMARY/OVERVIEW STATEMENT:
Works under the general direction of the Principal Investigator performs full scope of management responsibilities in a research laboratory including fiscal/budget management supervision of staff activities inventory management etc. Independently performs highly sophisticated experiments. Participates with the principal investigator in the design of experimental protocols. Interprets experimental results in conference with other researchers.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Supervises operation of the laboratory including overseeing the use of laboratory funds supply inventory and staff activities.
- Manages all lab personnel including performance evaluation disciplinary action orientation and training.
- Responsible for financial management of research lab. Working with Grant Administrator to develop budgets analyze trends and produce reports. Additionally participates in all aspects of grant writing and proposals.
- Responsible for the coordination of all regulatory and compliance activities for the lab.
- Reports on work in progress at weekly seminars and interprets experiment results in conference with other researchers.
- Carries out independent research projects which involve the of highly sophisticated techniques.
- Contributes to scientific literature and may present the results at hospital and outside meetings.
- Trains staff in specialized lab techniques.
- Responsible for supervising staff including evaluating and disciplining. Will orient and train new staff members.
- All other duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- BS required MS or PhD preferred.
- Minimum of 5 years of progressively more responsible research work experience. Prior supervisory experience required.
SKILLS/ABILITIES/COMPETENCIES REQUIRED:
- Must be able to make independent effective decisions in appropriate situations.
- Must possess a scientific imagination commensurate with the independent of research projects.
- Must have aptitude for technical problem solving.
- Ability to effectively supervise others.
- Excellent organizational skills to ensure smooth functioning of lab.
- Demonstrated analytical skills and ability to logically sequence experiments to maximize research.
- Must possess aptitude for budget management.
- High level of computer literacy.
Required Experience:
Manager