Senior Research Lab Operations Manager

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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 Alzheimer's Disease Research Center (ADRC) at Massachusetts General Hospital supports leading-edge clinical and basic research on Alzheimer's disease and related dementias (ADRD), with a focus on developing new tools to understand the clinical and biological changes that occur in these conditions. The Center is funded by the National Institute on Aging to follow a longitudinal cohort with standard and novel clinical, imaging, and biomarker evaluations; to store and share the resulting data; to conduct outreach training; and to support basic science and other clinical research programs on ADRD.

The ADRC Senior Research Lab Operations Manager will provide strategic leadership and operational oversight to advance the Center’s mission of accelerating research to prevent, treat, and ultimately cure Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. This role integrates advanced knowledge with research operations to effectively bridge clinical and research programs.

 

Job Summary

Summary
Performs a variety of research and research administration activities in direct support of the Department's research faculty and programs. Responsible for managing the overall functioning of the research operation. Serves as a front-line resource for researchers in the Department, acting as liaison to internal administrative units and external sponsors on matters relating to research programs. Works closely with Principal Investigators and Research Faculty within the Division to ensure efficient communication and follow-through, and coordination of short- and long-range planning. This position advises all staff and faculty on policy changes.

Does this position require Patient Care? No

Essential Functions
-Provides input on a strategy based on knowledge of industry and trends.
-Develops budgets for research proposals.
-Develop and implement project plans for research build management projects.
-Provide leadership and guidance to staff, including training, supervision, and performance management.
-Supervises the operations of the lab.
-Trains newly hired technical staff to work on this project.
-Responsible for oversight of all lab supplies and equipment, purchasing, and maintenance.
-Prepares reports and presents progress at research staff meetings.

 

Qualifications

Education
Bachelor's Degree Related Field of Study required or Master's Degree Related Field of Study preferred

Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree?
Yes

Experience
Progressive responsibility in a research or healthcare environment, 5-7 years required. Previous Supervisory experience, 2-3 years preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Must have outstanding organization, communication, and analytical skills.
- Good judgment and proficient decision-making skills.
- Ability to effectively delegate responsibilities to staff.
- Demonstrated ability to interact with all members of the organization in ways that enhance understanding, respect, cooperation, and problem-solving.
- Excellent negotiation skills in complex and often sensitive multi-institutional situations.
- Knowledge of research fiscal management, with a high degree of analytic ability.
- Knowledgeable in the ethical conduct of research and standards that govern the conduct of industry-supported clinical trials and other research.

 

Additional Job Details (if applicable)

 

Remote Type

Onsite

 

Work Location

149 Thirteenth Street Building 149

 

Scheduled Weekly Hours

24

 

Employee Type

Regular

 

Work Shift

Day (United States of America)

 

Pay Range

$78,936.00 - $126,401.60/Annual

 

Grade

8

 

At Mass General Brigham, we believe in recognizing and rewarding the unique value each team member brings to our organization. Our approach to determining base pay is comprehensive, and any offer extended will take into account your skills, relevant experience if applicable, education, certifications and other essential factors. The base pay information provided offers an estimate based on the minimum job qual