Director, Research Lab (Petrucelli)

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The University of Miami/UHealth MSOM Office of the Dean has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Director, Research Laboratory to work at the UHealth campus in Miami, Fl.

CORE JOB SUMMARY
The Director, Research Laboratory ensures the effective technical and administrative management of laboratory functions to meet the institution’s goals of patient care, education, and research. Further, the incumbent provides leadership and mentorship to scientific operations staff and guarantees compliance with rules and regulations.

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS
1. Directs, establishes, and plans the overall policies and goals for institution’s laboratory services.
2. Monitors and directs all accreditation, regulatory, and licensure requirements.
3. Writes and updates procedures and manuals and reviews them annually to ensure that employees have current information needed to perform tests and procedures.
4. Works closely with hospital staff, department management, and physicians to ensure the highest standards of quality and service.
5. Collaborates with upper management to identify areas of opportunity and implements plans of action.
6. 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.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS
Education:
Bachelor’s degree in relevant field required

Experience:
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Strategic Alignment: Skilled in aligning departmental goals with enterprise-wide strategy and develops comprehensive strategic plans.
• Financial Management: Ensures fiscal responsibility, and optimization of financial performance.
• Resource Management: Ability to allocate resources and drive innovation and growth.
• Adaptability: Proven ability to adjust to changes and leads/inspires transformational change.
• Team Leadership: Ability to build and lead high-performing teams, manage complex projects, and ensure successful project delivery.
• Technology & Analytics: Understanding of technology, data analytics, and performance measurement to drive strategic decisions and identify opportunities.
• Communication: Ability to influence others, articulate strategic vision, and ensure clear and persuasive communication.

Department Specific Functions

• Lead and oversee research initiatives focused on neurodegenerative disease mechanisms, ensuring alignment with departmental and institutional goals.

• Direct the Biospecimen Team in the collection, cataloging, and processing of patient bio-fluids, maintaining high standards of efficiency and regulatory compliance.

• Independently manage the processing of blood samples across multiple offsite locations, including procurement and logistics of specialized equipment and reagents.

• Develop, implement, and monitor laboratory regulatory practices, safety protocols, and chemical inventory systems.

• Coordinate and execute laboratory relocations, collaborating with vendors, facilities, architects, project managers, and IT to ensure seamless transitions and optimal equipment placement.

• Initiate and establish advanced cell culture protocols, including human induced pluripotent stem cell and murine primary neuronal cultures, and train laboratory staff in these techniques.

• Plan and conduct complex animal experiments, including drug administration, surgical procedures (e.g., intracerebroventricular injections), tissue harvest, and behavioral assays, ensuring rigorous data analysis and compliance with ethical standards.

• Oversee the implementation and training of advanced laboratory techniques such as immunohistochemistry, immunofluorescence, microscopy, digital slide scanning, FISH, immunoprecipitation, ELISA, MSD, and antibody purification.

• Maintain active communication with vendors to secure optimal equipment and supply procurement, supporting ongoing research and operational needs.

• Foster a culture of mentorship and professional development within the laboratory team.

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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females/Minorities/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

A15