*Laboratory Research Manager

Required Education: Masters degree in a Biological Science Chemistry Physical Science or related field. AND:

• 60 months experience working in a basic science research facility/laboratory which 24 months experience as a seniorlevel supervisor and/or leadership role in a research laboratory.

Equivalency/Substitution: Will accept a Bachelors degree in a Biological Science Chemistry or Physical Science and 24 months related experience in lieu of the Masters degree for a total of 84 months experience.

Certifications/Licenses: None

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities/Other:

• Advanced knowledge of laboratory safety and Federal State and University guidelines.
• Ability to train and supervise.
• Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.
• Procient with a computer and applicable software.
• Ability to analyze scientific data conduct experiments identify and circulate relevant publications to the project among lab members organize lab meeting and journal clubs organize and communicate with collaborators and publish in scientific journals.
• Will accept MD or MD PhD or PhD.

Working Conditions:

• Physical:
  • standing for prolonged periods.
  • reaching
  • bending
  • walking
  • standing
  • speaking
  • listening
  • manual dexterity.
• Environmental:
  • Laboratory Environment.
  • May be exposed to biohazardous materials and/or blood borne pathogens.

Department Preferences:

• More precisely this individual has handson experience and expertise in molecular biology cell culture and cell biology. For example; this individual can run western blots nucleic acid isolation DNA and RNA purification for molecular analysis. In addition this role should have experience in in vivo mouse experiments including xenografts Pdx and syngeneic mice model IACUC submission IRB submission and additional regulatory process.

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OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center is Oklahomas only National Cancer Institute (NCI)Designated Cancer Center and one of only 73 NCIDesignated Cancer Centers in the United States. This highly competitive accreditation ensures that our patients receive the highest standard of care and have access to the most advanced cancer treatment options.

At the Stephenson Cancer Center we have an exciting new job opportunity that could be right for you! The Laboratory Research Manager is responsible for management of a basic science research laboratory. This position will develop and implement strategic goals to meet the departments needs which may include development and management of projects related to the laboratorys PIs projects proposals regulatory research activities industry collaborators and the cancer center mission.

Duties:

• Oversees the development and implementation of laboratory operational policies and procedures for cancer center and departments basic science researchers.
• Ensures department has the infrastructure and resources required to perform its role including the financials associated with grant funding and internal resources effectively and efficiently.
• Establishes and maintains an inventory control system for supplies and equipment and ensures that work orders for lab maintenance are placed in a timely and ecient manner.
• Ensures compliance with EHA regulations and oversees chemical storage inventory lab inspection incubator culture hood refrigerator liquid nitrogen storage equipment calibration contacting vendors for equipment check and communication with EHA.
• Oversees the development and implementation of strategic goals for growth of the basic science research labs.
• Manages a variety of projects to ensure nancial quality service and operational goals are achieved.
• Develops methodologies and procedures for biomedical application analyzes data and may present ndings to the scientic audience and general public.
• May plan develop and manage projects in support of departmental clinical and research missions producing greater integration and eectiveness of activities and become familiar with the Team science.
• Confers with other researchers and medical sta to plan or review projects or provide expertise to improve data acquisition and analysis.
• Develops schedules and timelines for the project.
• Oversees the development and implementation of standardized operating procedures.
• Serves a key role in the facilitation between operating laboratories researchers and principal investigators to continuously enhance and develop crossfunctional research interactions and opportunities.
• Conduct experiments and data analysis as a senior level expert in a laboratory.
• Assists with planning developing and managing projects in support of departmental clinical and research missions producing greater integrations and eectiveness of activities.
• Responsible for buildouts including program analysis and sources of potential sponsored funding and works with a medical writer to generate the data figures plots and manuscripts.
• May assist with planning and construction of new laboratory facilities and associated project reporting.
• Plans develops and maintains training programs for Lab Technicians Research Scholars Research Associates clinical fellows clinicianscientists and Researchers including Staff Scientists working in the research laboratory. In addition ensures that all employees work in a safe environment.
• Provides to management a summary of progress risk of all projects results and queries related to laboratory performance.
• Performs related duties as needed to successfully fulll the function of the position.