Endocrine Technologies Core Director (Program Director 2)

Oregon Health & Science University; Oregon; On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Pension plans

Paid time off

Holidays

Transit discounts

Employee assistance program

Tuition reimbursement

Discount programs

Job summary

Oregon Health & Science University (ONPRC) seeks a Core Director to oversee the Endocrine Technologies Core. You will manage staff, maintain advanced endocrine assay capabilities, and coordinate with internal and external clients while guiding budgeting, pricing, and equipment strategy.

The role includes presenting new technology at meetings and contributing to grant renewals, reflecting leadership in a premier academic research environment.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in a relevant field.
• 7 years of experience in a relevant field.
• Comprehensive knowledge of development, validation and performance of endocrine assays (EIA, RIA, LC‑MS/MS).

Responsibilities

• Oversee all operations of the ONPRC Endocrine Technologies Core (ETC).
• Manage core staff and liaise with internal and external clients.
• Develop and manage annual core operating budgets and set service prices.
• Recommend equipment replacement and new instrument acquisition with committee input.
• Present new technology development at meetings and in core publications.
• Contribute to P51 core grant renewal by writing ETC sections and progress reports.

Skills

Endocrine assay techniques

Leadership experience

Education

Master’s degree or higher in relevant field

PhD in chemistry/biochemistry or related field

Tools

EIA

RIA

LC-MS/MS

Job description

Department Overview

The Oregon National Primate Center (ONPRC) is located 12 miles west of the OHSU main campus, and sits on 162 acres of land featuring forested areas, research and administration buildings, indoor and outdoor animal housing, and 2-mile perimeter walking path. Our mission is to improve human health and the quality of life through the support of nonhuman primate research programs that advance our knowledge of the causes, preventions, treatments, and cures of debilitating diseases.

Department Overview

The Oregon National Primate Center (ONPRC) is located 12 miles west of the OHSU main campus, and sits on 162 acres of land featuring forested areas, research and administration buildings, indoor and outdoor animal housing, and 2-mile perimeter walking path. Our mission is to improve human health and the quality of life through the support of nonhuman primate research programs that advance our knowledge of the causes, preventions, treatments, and cures of debilitating diseases.

Function/Duties of Position

This position oversees all operations of the ONPRC Endocrine Technologies Core (ETC), which includes manage core staff, maintain up-to-date knowledge of and familiarity with state-of-the-art and emerging endocrine assay technologies, serve as the primary liaison with internal and external core clients, schedule biannual oversight committee meetings and provide regular updates to same and to the Associate Director for Research.

This position also works with the ONPRC business office to develop and manage annual core operating budgets, set prices on services provided, recommend equipment replacement/upgrades, and new instrument acquisition with input from the oversight committee for Associate Director for Research and business office approval.

The Core Director will present new technology development at appropriate institutional and national meetings/conferences, when applicable, and in core publications.

The Core Director will also be responsible for contributing to the P51 core grant renewal in writing the ETC section and the annual progress report.

• Manage core staff.
• Maintain core instrumentation.
• Preparation of core grant reports, presentations, grants, and publications.
• Communicate with internal and external core clients.
• Review and oversee core budget, review prices, and work with business office on equipment procurement.

Required Qualifications

• Master’s Degree or higher degree in relevant field.
• 7 years of experience in relevant field.
• Comprehensive knowledge of development, validation, and performance of a wide array of endocrine assay techniques, including EIA, RIA, and LC‑MS/MS.

Preferred Qualifications

• PhD in chemistry, biochemistry, or a related field and 7 years of relevant post‑doc or work experience.
• Relevant post‑doctoral work and leadership experience.
• 3+ years of experience working in endocrine or clinical labs.
• Candidates must have 5 years of relevant experience.
• Evidence of national reputation in the field as demonstrated by research products is required.

Additional Details

Regular 8am-5pm, 40‑hour work week with some weekend/outside of regular business hour work to meet deadlines. Exposure to nonhuman primate samples potentially harboring SIV or herpes B virus.

Benefits

• Healthcare for full‑time employees covered 100% and 88% for dependents.
• $50K of term life insurance provided at no cost to the employee.
• Two separate above market pension plans to choose from.
• Paid time off - 208 hours per year, prorated for part‑time.
• Extended illness bank - 64 hours per year, prorated for part‑time.
• 9 paid holidays per year.
• Substantial Tri‑Met and C‑Tran discounts.
• Employee Assistance Program.
• Childcare service discounts.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Employee discounts to local and major businesses.

Why apply to OHSU?

We are Oregon's only public academic health center.

In addition to caring for patients, we lead groundbreaking research. We also train the next generation of health care professionals. As Portland's largest employer, we give you opportunities to learn and advance in a system of hospitals and clinics across Oregon and Southwest Washington.

All are welcome.

OHSU welcomes people of all ages, ethnicities, genders, national origins, religions and sexual orientations. We are striving to build an anti‑racist, multicultural institution and encourage people with diverse backgrounds to apply.

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