Manager, Research Laboratory (Myeloma)

University of Miami; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Tuition remission

Job summary

University of Miami is seeking a Manager, Research Laboratory (A) to oversee daily operations of the Walker lab, focusing on genomics and epigenetics in multiple myeloma. This role ensures efficient, compliant lab operations and safety across facilities.

You will lead policy implementation, coordinate with investigators, supervise staff, manage budgets, and prepare reports, while providing regulatory support (IACUC/IBC) and data generation oversight.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field is required.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Knowledge of laboratory operations, safety and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Formulates and implements short- and long-range goals for the operation of the laboratories.
• Implements laboratory policies and procedures and coordinates with research staff on issues which impact laboratory services.
• Serves as a liaison between investigators, research personnel, and staff to solve operational problems.
• Advises on technical procedures and equipment, maintaining conformance with standards.
• Maintains quality checks on safety and oversees facility maintenance.
• Installs and maintains laboratory equipment in compliance with regulations.
• Ensures staff are trained in SOPs and equipment requirements.
• Assists in fiscal planning and budgetary recommendations.
• Prepares reports and analyses highlighting progress and trends.
• Ensures internal controls and compliance with University policies.

Skills

Business & management principles

Staff leadership

Regulatory knowledge

Budget planning

Education

Bachelor's Degree in relevant field

Job description

CORE JOB SUMMARY

The Manager, Research Laboratory (A) 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

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

Experience:

• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

• Knowledge of business and management principles.
• Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.
• Ability to establish department goals, and objectives that support the strategic plan.
• Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others.
• Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and train others.

DEPARTMENT SPECIFIC FUNCTIONS

A lab manager is required in the Walker lab, which focuses on the genomics and epigenetics of multiple myeloma. The Manager, Research Laboratory (A) oversees the day-to-day operations of the research laboratory, including maintenance and upkeep and ensuring an efficient and effective laboratory working environment.

• In addition, the lab manager will assist the PI with regulatory processes, such as IACUC and IBC forms, and also manage their own experiments to generate preliminary data or reagents.
• The lab manager will be responsible for assisting as needed with lab experiments, sample processing, or animal management, performing experiments for data generation as needed in areas of molecular or cellular biology, and ensuring staff are up-to-date with Health and Safety training.

https://umiamihealth.org/en/sylvester-comprehensive-cancer-center/research/labs/walker-lab

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