Microscopy Director of Operations

Site: The General Hospital Corporation

 

Mass General Brigham relies on a wide range of professionals, including doctors, nurses, business people, tech experts, researchers, and systems analysts to advance our mission. As a not-for-profit, we support patient care, research, teaching, and community service, striving to provide exceptional care. We believe that high-performing teams drive groundbreaking medical discoveries and invite all applicants to join us and experience what it means to be part of Mass General Brigham.

 

The Ragon Institute is a uniquely collaborative research center at the forefront of biomedical science. Founded by Massachusetts General Hospital, MIT, and Harvard, the Institute’s mission is to harness the immune system to prevent and cure human disease on a global scale. Our work is driven by a commitment to innovation, teamwork, compassion, and scientific excellence.

We are seeking a Microscopy Core Director to lead and grow our state-of-the-art imaging facility. This individual will oversee daily operations, manage high-end fluorescence microscopy systems, support a scientifically diverse research community—through hands-on training and technical expertise—and drive innovation in imaging methodology across immunology, tissue biology, cell biology, microbiology, and related fields. In addition to technical leadership, a central responsibility of this role is to expand the core’s user base and ensure long-term financial sustainability.

The ideal candidate is technically outstanding, strategically minded, and motivated to build a thriving, user-centered facility. Ultimately, the Director will serve as a strategic thought partner and trusted advisor to the research community and Ragon leadership.

 

Job Summary

Designs and leads projects intended to produce research outcomes and operates independently in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and guidance of competent authorities of the research studies and projects. Will manage a team of staff and will be responsible for serving as a strategic thought partner and trusted adviser to the department.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions
-Designs, guides, and implements discovery programs and develop and implement a strategic plan for the facility.
-Identify appropriate facility operating metrics and regularly analyze data.
-Lead and manage all operations, ensuring the smooth functioning and availability of instruments, technology platforms, and services to researchers.
-Work closely with researchers across various scientific disciplines to design and optimize experiments, providing guidance on the leading techniques, protocols, and analysis for their scientific questions.
-Oversee data acquisition, processing, and image analysis work flows, ensuring that high-quality imaging data is collected and stored appropriately.
-Interfaces with supply chain liaison to ensure primary services agreements are consistent with regulatory guidance.
-Contributes to the development of quality technical agreements as needed.
-Report on core performance; investigate and provide resolution options to remedy variances from expected to actual business and performance indicators.
-Oversee the maintenance, calibration, and upgrades of all equipment, ensuring optimal performance and data quality.

 

Qualifications

Education:
Doctorate Related Field of Study required

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No

Licenses and Credentials:

Experience:
Experience required as a Research Team Leader or Equivalent position 5-7 years required and Extensive experience in managing or directing a core facility or research laboratory. 5-7 years required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Exclusive organizational skills.
- Ability to effectively manage staff.
- Advanced degree of computer literacy.
- Ability to make impartial effective outcomes.
- Advanced research design and analytical skills.
- Advanced database statistical skills.
- In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

 

Remote Type

Onsite

 

Work Location

600 Main Street

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

 

Employee Type

Regular

 

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$96,907.20 - $158,100.80/Annual

 

Grade

9

 

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