Manager, Research Lab

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Department Specific Functions

The Sylvester Comprehensive Cancer Center has a great opportunity for a Full Time Manager, Research Lab. The Manager, Research Laboratory oversees the day-to-day operations of Cancer Center Members laboratories, including maintenance and upkeep and ensuring an efficient and effective laboratory working environment:                                                                                                                                                  

• Serves as interim lab manager for new recruit laboratories at the Cancer Center and provides training for new lab managers

• Ensures Sylvester laboratories comply with State of Florida Medical Gas license requirements

• Serves as the back-up contact for critical equipment registered to Cancer Center members

• Maintains Sylvester common equipment in facilities across the Medical Campus and renews service contracts on an annual basis

• Provide regulatory protocol assistance to new and existing laboratories

• Ensure Cancer Center members and lab staff complete the University required laboratory safety trainings

• Serves as disaster preparedness resource for all Sylvester research laboratories

• Maintains Sylvester equipment inventory system

• Requests capital equipment quotes for new and existing research investigators

• 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:                                                                                                                                                

• Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field required.

• Minimum 3 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.

• Mechanical ability and dexterity when performing the different lab and animal-related techniques.

• Skill in completing assignments accurately and with attention to detail. Detail-oriented.

• Ability to understand and follow specific instructions and procedures.

• Excellent computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office is required

• Knowledge of the use and maintenance of laboratory facilities and/or equipment.

• Knowledge of animal husbandry requirement