Manager, Research Lab
Manager, Research Lab
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The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Manager Research Lab to work at the UHealth medical campus in Miami Fl.
CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Manager Research Laboratory (A) oversees the day-to-day operations of the research laboratory including maintenance and upkeep and ensuring an efficient and effective laboratory working environment.
CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
Formulates and implements short- and long-range goals for the operation of the laboratories.
Implements laboratory policies and procedures and coordinates with research staff on issues which impact laboratory services.
Serves as a liaison between investigators research personnel and staff to solve specific operating problems and improve technical activities.
Advises on technical procedures techniques and equipment and maintains conformance with specific operational standards.
Maintains quality checks on the safety of laboratories and insures maintenance of the facilities according to good laboratory practices. 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.
Assists in the determination of fiscal requirements and in the preparation of budgetary recommendations. Compiles and prepares reports and analyses setting forth progress adverse trends and appropriate recommendations and conclusions.
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.
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:
Bachelors Degree in relevant field
Experience:
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience
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.
Department Specific Functions
Identifies purchases installs and maintains all essential laboratory equipment in compliance with federal regulations and with laboratory expectations. Coordinates the purchase and maintenance of all laboratory computers and software with UHIT and SCCC IT to ensure an efficient and effective laboratory working environment. Assists with experimental design sample preparation and analysis; specifically related to analytical techniques including mass spectrometry and high-performance liquid chromatography. Assists and contributes to the preparation of research communications publications presentations and grant submissions. Train personnel on chemical biological and physical safety and implement and enforce lab safety protocols. Maintain chemical inventory and safety data sheets (SDS) and coordinate hazardous waste disposal. Assists with ensuring compliance with DEA and radiation safety. Manages access to internal and external data in coordination with IT collaborators and external shareholders.
Department Specific Qualifications
Education:
M.S. in relevant field
Experience:
Minimum 1 year experience operating mass spectrometry and high-performance liquid chromatography equipment.
Minimum 5 years experience with general laboratory techniques including but not limited to: tissue culture qPCR western blot and animal husbandry.
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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 Floridas 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. Were the challenge youve 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 timeEmployee Type:
StaffPay Grade:
A12Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Full-Time
