Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

Manages the overall laboratory and operating function to ensure the safe and highly effective operation of research in compliance with regulatory requirements and interaction with other laboratories, vendors and/or participants. Performs, oversees and coordinates complex research projects. This includes, but not limited to, daily activities for operational functions, grants, contracts, funding and proposal submissions for work completed in the Bateman Laboratory and SILQ Center.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Serves as advanced partner with principal investigator, delivering results of the highest complexity. Participates with designs, performance, and evaluation of research procedures.

• Provides significant contributions when assisting with grant preparation and journal article submission.

• Develops and implements policies and procedures. Provides comprehensive direction to laboratory personnel along with coaching development and proper guidance.

• Hires, trains and evaluates the performance of laboratory personnel. Manages research staff in area of concentration that is of the largest size, complexity, and scope relative to WashU Medicine research laboratories.

• Directs all support activities of the lab including human resources, budgets, facility maintenance, purchasing, supplies, materials and equipment.

• Responsible for providing cost-effective innovation and development in areas of best practices, quality assurance, safety and compliance. Researches and recommends new methods and procedures to maintain current capabilities, quality and standards.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Works in a laboratory environment with potential exposure to biological and chemical hazards.

• Must be physically able to wear protective equipment and to provide standard care to research animals.

• Requires extensive safety training.

• Alternative work schedules.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table.

• Repetitive wrist, hand, or finger movement (PC Typing).

Equipment

• Office equipment.

• Lab/research equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Master’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Research Laboratory Operations (8 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

WashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

No additional education beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Analytical Problem Solving, Communication, Prioritization

Grade

R13

Salary Range

$72,900.00 - $132,200.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

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