Manager Research Laboratory - Center for IM and CR - Full-time - Rush University Medical Center
Chicago, IL
About the Job
Job Description
Location: Chicago, IL
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Ctr. for IM and CR - Res
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (9:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 AM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page .
Summary:
Oversees daily operations of the research laboratory. Assigns work and supervises laboratory personnel including technicians, graduate students, medical students, residents, fellows, post-doctoral research fellows, and volunteers. Assesses laboratory performance of staff (direct supervisor) and creates remediation plans for employees to correct behavior when necessary. Supervises development and implementation of new protocols and troubleshoots challenges. Analyzes data using statistical software, generates graphical representations of data, and presents / reviews results with Center leadership, and contributes to the scientific preparation of manuscripts. Develops budgets for grants, submits grant applications, and grant progress reports and is proficient in web interfaces for such submissions (NIH, RRP). Fulfills the role of post award Grant Administrator. Builds and maintains strong relationships with collaborators locally, nationally, and internationally. The Laboratory Manager reports directly to the Director of Operations of the Center and other Center Directors. The individual who holds this position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required.
• At least five years of experience in a laboratory management or supervisory role or another healthcare setting is required.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills required.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with individuals at all levels in the organization.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines; ability to prioritize projects and workload independently.
• Ability to work effectively in a complex environment.
• Able to work in fast pace, often stressful, computerized environment and able to perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to work in a laboratory with exposure to potentially infectious and hazardous materials.
Responsibilities:
• Oversees and guides laboratory staff in recommendations of changes to protocols to improve validity and accuracy
• Trains laboratory staff, medical students, graduate students, residents, fellows, post-doctoral research fellows, and volunteers.
• Makes recommendations for acquisition of new equipment and oversees validation and implementation of new equipment and protocols.
• Monitors, regulates, and adjusts workflows to ensure tasks are completed on time.
• Ensures that information is entered correctly into databases and ensures that samples are stored appropriately.
• Provides statistical analysis of data using statistical software and generates graphical representations of data as requested by leadership.
• Assists leadership in reviewing, analyzing, interpreting, summarizing, formatting, editing, and preparing tables, graphs, for grant applications/progress reports, publications, and presentations.
• Coordinates with local, national, and international collaborators to ensure successful research endeavors.
• Ensures that appropriate regulatory approvals are obtained for all research activities as needed (IRB and IACUC), materials transfer/data agreements properly executed.
• Ensures that radiation and laboratory safety requirements are up to date and appropriately implemented.
• Ensures the work area is maintained in a safe and uncluttered environment and maintains accountability for the preparation and maintenance of inspection readiness at all times.
• Responds to Safety Events and complaints in a timely manner.
• Oversees the financial aspects of lab operations including monitoring expenses and budgets, ordering and maintaining appropriate inventory of supplies, and providing recommendations for capital and operational budgets.
• Oversees all stages of grant preparation, submission, and post-award.
• Develops grant budgets in consultation with study PIs and collaborators as appropriate.
• Works closely with other institutions to submit grant proposals as appropriate.
• Submits grant materials through the Rush Research Portal and works with the Office of Research Affairs and Philanthropy.
• Assists study PIs in the submission of grant materials through eCommons.
• Manages post-award phase of grants including reporting and assists in preparation/submission of progress reports.
• Manages post-award phase of grants including budgets and makes recommendations for spending.
• Conducts employment interviews and participates in the selection of new employees.
• Supervises and trains laboratory staff, medical students, graduate students, residents, fellows, post-doctoral research fellows, and volunteers.
• Direct supervisor of laboratory staff including approving PTO and conducting yearly evaluations.
• Works closely with leadership in developing, modifying, and monitoring the achievement of long-term goals and Center objectives and in executing process improvement.
• Works closely with Center leadership to address current and future challenges.
• Other duties as assigned.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Position Manager Research Laboratory - Center for IM and CR - Full-time
Location US:IL:Chicago
Req ID 13418
Location: Chicago, IL
Hospital: Rush University Medical Center
Department: Ctr. for IM and CR - Res
Work Type: Full Time (Total FTE between 0.9 and 1.0)
Shift: Shift 1
Work Schedule: 8 Hr (9:00:00 AM - 5:00:00 AM)
Rush offers exceptional rewards and benefits learn more at our Rush benefits page .
Summary:
Oversees daily operations of the research laboratory. Assigns work and supervises laboratory personnel including technicians, graduate students, medical students, residents, fellows, post-doctoral research fellows, and volunteers. Assesses laboratory performance of staff (direct supervisor) and creates remediation plans for employees to correct behavior when necessary. Supervises development and implementation of new protocols and troubleshoots challenges. Analyzes data using statistical software, generates graphical representations of data, and presents / reviews results with Center leadership, and contributes to the scientific preparation of manuscripts. Develops budgets for grants, submits grant applications, and grant progress reports and is proficient in web interfaces for such submissions (NIH, RRP). Fulfills the role of post award Grant Administrator. Builds and maintains strong relationships with collaborators locally, nationally, and internationally. The Laboratory Manager reports directly to the Director of Operations of the Center and other Center Directors. The individual who holds this position exemplifies the Rush mission, vision, and values and acts in accordance with Rush policies and procedures.
Other information:
Required Job Qualifications:
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field required.
• At least five years of experience in a laboratory management or supervisory role or another healthcare setting is required.
• Excellent analytical, organizational and communication skills required.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to work with individuals at all levels in the organization.
• Ability to multitask and meet deadlines; ability to prioritize projects and workload independently.
• Ability to work effectively in a complex environment.
• Able to work in fast pace, often stressful, computerized environment and able to perform repetitive motions.
• Ability to work in a laboratory with exposure to potentially infectious and hazardous materials.
Responsibilities:
• Oversees and guides laboratory staff in recommendations of changes to protocols to improve validity and accuracy
• Trains laboratory staff, medical students, graduate students, residents, fellows, post-doctoral research fellows, and volunteers.
• Makes recommendations for acquisition of new equipment and oversees validation and implementation of new equipment and protocols.
• Monitors, regulates, and adjusts workflows to ensure tasks are completed on time.
• Ensures that information is entered correctly into databases and ensures that samples are stored appropriately.
• Provides statistical analysis of data using statistical software and generates graphical representations of data as requested by leadership.
• Assists leadership in reviewing, analyzing, interpreting, summarizing, formatting, editing, and preparing tables, graphs, for grant applications/progress reports, publications, and presentations.
• Coordinates with local, national, and international collaborators to ensure successful research endeavors.
• Ensures that appropriate regulatory approvals are obtained for all research activities as needed (IRB and IACUC), materials transfer/data agreements properly executed.
• Ensures that radiation and laboratory safety requirements are up to date and appropriately implemented.
• Ensures the work area is maintained in a safe and uncluttered environment and maintains accountability for the preparation and maintenance of inspection readiness at all times.
• Responds to Safety Events and complaints in a timely manner.
• Oversees the financial aspects of lab operations including monitoring expenses and budgets, ordering and maintaining appropriate inventory of supplies, and providing recommendations for capital and operational budgets.
• Oversees all stages of grant preparation, submission, and post-award.
• Develops grant budgets in consultation with study PIs and collaborators as appropriate.
• Works closely with other institutions to submit grant proposals as appropriate.
• Submits grant materials through the Rush Research Portal and works with the Office of Research Affairs and Philanthropy.
• Assists study PIs in the submission of grant materials through eCommons.
• Manages post-award phase of grants including reporting and assists in preparation/submission of progress reports.
• Manages post-award phase of grants including budgets and makes recommendations for spending.
• Conducts employment interviews and participates in the selection of new employees.
• Supervises and trains laboratory staff, medical students, graduate students, residents, fellows, post-doctoral research fellows, and volunteers.
• Direct supervisor of laboratory staff including approving PTO and conducting yearly evaluations.
• Works closely with leadership in developing, modifying, and monitoring the achievement of long-term goals and Center objectives and in executing process improvement.
• Works closely with Center leadership to address current and future challenges.
• Other duties as assigned.
Rush is an equal opportunity employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, and other legally protected characteristics.
Position Manager Research Laboratory - Center for IM and CR - Full-time
Location US:IL:Chicago
Req ID 13418
Source : Rush University Medical Center
