Director, Mouse Core & GEMM Genomics

Virginia Commonwealth University; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition benefits

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine seeks a Director to lead the Animal Model Core, managing breeding, cryopreservation, rederivation/IVF and GEMM production. You’ll supervise staff, coordinate with DAR, and ensure regulatory compliance under IACUC and state licenses.

The role emphasizes scientific leadership, grant preparation, budgeting, teaching, mentorship, and engagement with institutional committees to align core activities with campus priorities.

Qualifications

• Advanced scientific degree in genetics, molecular biology, or related field.
• Deep, comprehensive scientific and technical expertise across GEMM technologies.
• Proven administrative capacity for multi-user facility operations and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Provide scientific and operational direction for core facility activities.
• Oversee budgeting, grant support, and regulatory compliance.
• Mentor graduate students and laboratory staff in core services.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Administrative leadership

Budget management

Education

Ph.D. in genetics or molecular biology

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) School of Medicine seeks a Director to lead the Animal Model Core, managing breeding, cryopreservation, rederivation/IVF and GEMM production. You’ll supervise staff, coordinate with DAR, and ensure regulatory compliance under IACUC and state licenses.

The role emphasizes scientific leadership, grant preparation, budgeting, teaching, mentorship, and engagement with institutional committees to align core activities with campus priorities.