Laboratory Manager The Center for Asthma Research

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Organization:

Allergy Pulmonary and Critical Care Medicine

Job Summary:

The Center for Asthma Research is seeking an exceptional and motivated Lab Manager to join our dynamic clinical-translational research team dedicated to advancing discoveries in maternal-child health and asthma prevention. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in cutting-edge research aimed at improving lives and shaping the future of asthma prevention and treatment.

As a Lab Manager you will oversee the day-to-day operations of a collaborative and fast-paced laboratory supervising a team of 2 research assistants and ensuring the smooth execution of biospecimen processing testing storage tracking aliquoting and shipping. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational and leadership skills a passion for advancing scientific knowledge and the ability to foster productive relationships with collaborators across the United States.

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Key Responsibilities:

• Lab Management:Provide oversight and leadership to a team of 2-3 research assistants ensuring efficient workflow adherence to protocols and maintenance of a positive and productive laboratory environment.

• Biospecimen Processing:Conduct processing of maternal-child human samples ensuring high-quality reproducible results while adhering to rigorous scientific standards.

• Assay Development and Testing:Perform biospecimen testing and specialized assays to support research objectives contributing to publications and presentations.

• Cell Culture:Work with human airway epithelial cells (preferred experience but not required) and PBMCs to advance translational research goals.

• Collaboration:Build and maintain effective partnerships with collaborators across the U.S. facilitating data sharing research alignment and communication between multidisciplinary teams.

• Organization and Reporting:Maintain accurate lab records coordinate inventory management complete annual compliance and training reporting develop lab-focused grant budgets and prepare reports for regulatory and scientific purposes.

• Scientific Advancement:Support the Centers mission to advance its scientific agenda by contributing to innovative research projects and fostering a culture of inquiry and discovery.

• Teamwork:Work effectively in a team-oriented environment promoting collaboration mentorship and mutual respect among lab members.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in biology chemistry biochemistry or a related field or relevant experience preferred.

• Five years experience required. Three plus (3) years of experience in a research or clinical laboratory setting with prior supervisory experience strongly preferred.

• Demonstrated expertise in biospecimen processing and testing; experience with laboratory organization and oversight.

• Familiarity with human airway epithelial cells is preferred but not required.

• Strong organizational multitasking and problem-solving skills.

• Proven leadership abilities with a collaborative and positive management style.

• Excellent communication skills both written and verbal with the ability to interact effectively with internal and external collaborators.

• Passion for advancing science and contributing to impactful research in maternal-child health and asthma prevention.

Why Join Us
The Center for Asthma Research is home to an innovative and interdisciplinary team committed to making a difference in the lives of children and families. As part of our team you will have the opportunity to work on groundbreaking studies collaborate with leading experts across the country and contribute to a mission-driven organization where your skills and leadership will be valued.

Allied health is among the fastest growing occupations in healthcare today. This area can be defined as credentialed professionals who perform supportive diagnostic and therapeutic health care services to promote health and prevent disease in a variety of settings.

These areas are crucial to Vanderbilt Healths reputation for excellence in these areas that has made us a major center for patient referrals from throughout the Mid-South.

Each year people throughout Tennessee and the southeast choose Vanderbilt Health for their health care because of our leadership in medical science and our dedication to treating patients with dignity and compassion.

Core Accountabilities:

* Organizational Impact: Directs activities to achieve operational plans with some near term effect on results of the department/area.* Problem Solving/ Complexity of work: Identifies issues gathers facts to resolve technical and operational problems. * Breadth of Knowledge: Applies in-depth knowledge and skills of a professional/technical area and basic management knowledge to manage the work of the team.* Team Interaction: Leads a complex department with a focus on implementation. Typically executes on a short to medium term strategies.

Core Capabilities :

Supporting Colleagues: - Develops Self and Others: Invests time energy and enthusiasm in developing self/others to help improve performance e and gain knowledge in new areas. - Builds and Maintains Relationships: Maintains regular contact with key colleagues and stakeholders using formal and informal opportunities to expand and strengthen relationships. - Communicates Effectively: Recognizes group interactions and modifies ones own communication style to suit different situations and audiences .Delivering Excellent Services : - Serves Others with Compassion: Seeks to understand current and future needs of relevant stakeholders and customizes services to better address them. - Solves Complex Problems: Approaches problems from different angles; Identifies new possibilities to interpret opportunities and develop concrete solutions. - Offers Meaningful Advice and Support: Provides ongoing support and coaching in a constructive manner to increase employees effectiveness. Ensuring High Quality - Performs Excellent Work: Engages regularly in formal and informal dialogue about quality; directly addresses quality issues promptly. - Ensures Continuous Improvement: Applies various learning experiences by looking beyond symptoms to uncover underlying causes of problems and identifies ways to resolve them. - Fulfills Safety and Regulatory Requirements: Understands all aspects of providing a safe environment and performs routine safety checks to prevent safety hazards from occurring. Managing Resources Effectively: - Demonstrates Accountability: Demonstrates a sense of ownership focusing on and driving critical issues to closure.- Stewards Organizational Resources: Applies understanding of the departmental work to effectively manage resources for a department/area. - Makes Data Driven Decisions: Demonstrates strong understanding of the information or data to identify and elevate opportunities. Fostering Innovation: - Generates New Ideas: Proactively identifies new ideas/opportunities from multiple sources or methods to improve processes beyond conventional approaches. - Applies Technology: Demonstrates an enthusiasm for learning new technologies tools and procedures to address short-term challenges. - Adapts to Change: Views difficult situations and/or problems as opportunities for improvement; actively embraces change instead of emphasizing negative elements.

Position Qualifications:

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Work Experience:

Relevant Work Experience

Experience Level :

5 years

Education:

Bachelors

This role offers the opportunity to make a meaningful impact within Vanderbilt Health supported by a comprehensive benefits package which mayinclude health disability retirement and/or wellness offerings to enhance your well-being and professional growth.

Vanderbilt Health is committed tofosteringan environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and is committed to the principles of equal opportunity. EOE/Vets/Disabled.