RESEARCH PROJECT MANAGER

School of Medicine

Established in 1930, Duke University School of Medicine is the youngest of the nation's top medical schools. Ranked sixth among medical schools in the nation, the School takes pride in being an inclusive community of outstanding learners, investigators, clinicians, and staff where interdisciplinary collaboration is embraced and great ideas accelerate translation of fundamental scientific discoveries to improve human health locally and around the globe. Composed of more than 2,600 faculty physicians and researchers, nearly 2,000 students, and more than 6,200 staff, the Duke University School of Medicine along with the Duke University School of Nursing, and Duke University Health System comprise Duke Health, a world-class academic medical center. The Health System encompasses Duke University Hospital, Duke Regional Hospital, Duke Raleigh Hospital, Duke Health Integrated Practice, Duke Primary Care, Duke Home Care and Hospice, Duke Health and Wellness, and multiple affiliations.

Occupational Summary

Retiree position – 19 hours or less per week. Train staff on the below listed duties when and if needed. Also, be available for consultation when and if needed.

Work Performed

Budget, Finance, and Procurement: 25%

• Assists the Administrative Director with management of DMPI’s operating budget, by developing and managing a sub-budget specifically designated for overall lab operations.
• Performs monthly reconciliations and reports monthly projections on the DMPI operations lab budget and Molecular Genomics Core (MGC).
• Manage CoreResearch@Duke for the Genomics group, including billing and providing permissions.
• Performs monthly billing for lab gases and biohazard waste associated with non-DMPI building occupants.
• Provide procurement activities for the Genomics labs, IT, and others within DMPI, as needed.
• Reconcile supply spending on grants, when needed.
• Assists with the development of annual pricing for the Molecular Genomics Core budget.
• Assists with FAM process by performing monthly management oversight reviews and performing an annual review of all standing PO’s for DMPI.

Lab Operations (primarily Genomics group): 35%

• Lab Safety Coordinator for Genomics group: develops, implements, and enforces laboratory safety policies and procedures.

• Develops, composes, and revises Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and performs annual reviews and updates of SOPs for Genomics group.
• Lab Chemical Hygiene Officer: maintains training records, good work practices, chemical inventory, chemical and biological safety, and SDSs for Genomics group.
• Maintenance of common equipment by cleaning, repairing, or arranging repairs via 3rd parties for Genomics group.
• Thawing and cleaning freezers, refrigerators, and cold rooms, maintaining pipettes, maintaining and testing Sensaphone alarm systems, disposing of chemical waste, etc. for Genomics group.
• Coordinates set up and installation of new lab equipment for Genomics group.
• Participates in reviewing resumes and conducting interviews for new lab hires for Genomics group and DMPI, as needed.