Manager, Research Laboratory

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Tuition remission

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC is seeking a Full-Time Manager, Research Laboratory to oversee day-to-day operations at the UHealth campus in Miami, FL. This role ensures efficient laboratory environment, safety, and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities include strategic planning, policy implementation, budget collaboration, staff training, and performance reporting. Strong leadership, communication, and technical proficiency are essential for success in this academic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Operational management and budgeting experience desired.

Responsibilities

• Formulates and implements short and long-range goals for laboratory operations.
• Implements lab policies and coordinates with research staff on service issues.
• Acts as liaison between investigators, research personnel, and staff to solve operating problems.
• Advises on procedures, techniques and equipment; ensures compliance with standards.
• Maintains quality checks on lab safety and facilities per good lab practices.
• Installs and maintains equipment in compliance with federal regulations.
• Ensures technicians are properly trained in SOPs and equipment requirements.
• Assists in determining fiscal requirements and preparing budget recommendations.
• Prepares reports highlighting progress, trends and recommendations.
• Ensures internal controls and adherence to University policies; trains staff accordingly.

Skills

Operational Management

Financial Oversight

Team Leadership

Communication

Technical Proficiency

Organizational Development

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

Office software

Job description

The University of Miami/UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full-Time Manager, Research Laboratory to work at the UHealth campus in Miami, Fl.

CORE JOB SUMMARY

The Manager, Research Laboratory 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

1. Formulates and implements short and long-range goals for the operation of the laboratories.
2. Implements laboratory policies and procedures and coordinates with research staff on issues which impact laboratory services.
3. Serves as a liaison between investigators, research personnel, and staff to solve specific operating problems and improve technical activities.
4. Advises on technical procedures, techniques and equipment, and maintains conformance with specific operational standards.
5. Maintains quality checks on the safety of laboratories and insures maintenance of the facilities according to good laboratory practices.
6. Installs and maintains laboratory equipment in compliance with federal regulations.
7. Assures that the laboratory technicians are properly trained in standard operating procedures and equipment specific requirements.
8. Assists in the determination of fiscal requirements and in the preparation of budgetary recommendations.
9. Compiles and prepares reports and analyses, setting forth progress, adverse trends, and appropriate recommendations and conclusions.
10. 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:
Bachelor's degree in relevant field required

Experience:
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Operational Management: Optimizes day-to-day operations and processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Organizational Development: Ability to implement strategies to improve organizational effectiveness, engagement, and manage change.
• Financial Oversight: Knowledge of financial operations and management.
• Team Leadership: Ability to create and maintain a cohesive and productive team environment, build positive working relationships and work collaboratively with others.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas clearly and persuasively.

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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 Florida's 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. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff