Director, Center for Biomedical Research Support

SRA International; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 135,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% employer-paid basic medical coverage

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

A leading research organization in Austin is seeking a Director for the Center for Biomedical Research Support. This role includes overseeing core facilities, managing budgets, and collaborating on strategic initiatives. The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 5 years' experience in core facility administration and a Master’s or Ph.D. in a relevant field. The position offers a competitive salary starting at $150,000, commensurate with experience.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' experience in core facility administration or large research organization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Experience managing financial budgets for a core research facility.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight and guidance to CBRS core facility directors and managers.
• Collaborate with financial leadership on strategic initiatives and financial reporting.
• Manage annual reporting for CBRS core facilities.

Skills

Core facility administration

Budget management

Funding proposal writing

Collaboration

Interpersonal skills

Education

Master’s or Ph.D. in biomedical or biochemical sciences

Job description

Director, Center for Biomedical Research Support

Overview

General Notes

The Center for Biomedical Research Support (CBRS) is a collection of 10 service centers that operates under the Vice President for Research, Scholarship and Creative Endeavors and broadly supports the research community on campus and externally. CBRS serves a central role across all of campus to provide access to cutting-edge technology, expert advice, and centralized services. CBRS is comprised of core facilities including Biomedical Imaging, Bioinformatics, Biological Mass Spectrometry, Biomedical Research Computing, Cryo-EM imaging, Genome Sequencing, Microscopy/Flow Cytometry and Mouse Genetic Engineering. In addition, CBRS provides laboratory support in the forms of stockrooms, electronics repair, and external services drop boxes. The Deputy Executive Director serves the role of unifying operations and serving as a leader within CBRS as well as a connection to external offices and units outside of CBRS.

UT Austin offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

100% employer-paid basic medical coverage

Provide strategic vision, leadership, and management of the core facilities under Center for Biomedical Research Support (CBRS), including helping to maintain and strengthen the culture of collaboration and innovation within CBRS.

Responsibilities

Provide oversight and guidance to CBRS core facility directors and managers, fostering effective leadership and operational excellence.

Collaborate with financial leadership in OVPR on strategic initiatives, financial reporting, and recapitalization requests.

Partner with OVPR leadership to develop and submit research proposals to secure funding for shared resources.

Oversee the rate review process for CBRS cores, including close collaboration with Research Core Facilities throughout the process.

Manage annual reporting that summarizes current progress and outlines future goals for CBRS core facilities. Develop and manage institutional subsidy request justifications.

Promote CBRS core facility activities internally and externally, serving as a representative of the program.

Collaborate with core facility directors and advisory committees to encourage input and coordination with internal entities, and to manage and expand services offered by each CBRS core.

Support strategic planning with core facility directors, including developing business models, reviewing service sustainability, and establishing strategies to increase internal and external funding.

Work with the Associate Vice President for Research Core Facilities and advisory committees to develop metrics for evaluating, assessing, and determining the future of existing CBRS cores.

Required Qualifications

Minimum of 5 years' experience in core facility administration or other similar large research organization.

Advanced degree (Master’s or Ph.D.) in a relevant scientific discipline, such as biomedical or biochemical sciences, or equivalent professional experience.

Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Highly developed interpersonal skills with a track record of successfully collaborating with researchers and administration across disciplines and organizational levels.

Ability to operate efficiently and adaptively in a fast-paced, dynamic research environment.

Experience managing financial budgets for a core research facility.

Skilled in writing funding proposals.

Experience supervising staff, with demonstrated success in mentoring and fostering leadership development.

Familiarity with the operational needs of shared research resources and technologies.

Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate.

Preferred Qualifications

Over 5 years' experience in core facility administration

5 years' experience working with financial budgets of a multi-unit center.

5 years' experience writing successfully funded proposals.

Salary Range

$150,000 + commensurate with experience

Required Materials

Resume/CV

3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor