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Manager, Research Laboratory - Department of Pharmacology

Wayne State University is searching for an experiencedManager, Research Laboratory - Department of Pharmacologyat its Detroit campus location.

Wayne State is a premier, public, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit, Michigan where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities which prepare students for success in a global society.

Essential functions (job duties):

JOB PURPOSE:

Oversee daily operations and management of staff within the research laboratory. Support research involving clinical and basic research in sickle cell study and implementation of summer research program. Manage the lab so that research group can identify novel therapeutic targets to manage sickle cell disease.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Provide overall leadership and direction to lab/program staff. Set expectations and focus, assign duties, delegate responsibilities, evaluate activities, prepare performance appraisals and professional development plans. Provide coaching, mentoring and teaching. Manage the administrative process for assigned staff including hiring, promotions, terminations, disciplinary procedures, and salary adjustments. Provide ongoing performance feedback, goal setting, and development plans for staff. Plan for future staffing needs. Provide timely communications to staff.

Oversee and maintain laboratory operations to ensure accurate and timely service including design and updating of standard operating procedures for the collection and processing of data. These data include, but are not limited to, patient information and health history. Coordinate and monitor lab safety compliance. Organize and manage laboratory schedules to ensure staffing levels are established for a successful unit. Manage daily operations of the clinical laboratory. Manage staffing of a multiple level research team.

Optimize types and availability of supplies and equipment including managing cost, contracts and maintenance. Maintain relationships with vendors and contractors to ensure appropriate resources are available for research projects.

Work closely with other researchers or core facilities regarding laboratory services to complete original and ongoing research and to ensure rapid and impactful publication of research results. Coordinates with institutional review board (IRB) and other entities.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Unique duties:

Experience with Institutional Review Board (IRB) maintenance and submission processes. Proficiency in cell culture techniques. Expertise in blood processing, including centrifugation and cell counting. Experience with Clinical Research Management (CRM) systems, such as OnCore, RedCap, or Ripple.

Qualifications:

EDUCATION:Bachelor's degree

Bachelor’s degree in Biomedicine or related field.

EXPERIENCE:Experienced (minimum 2 years of job-related experience)

Three (3) to Five (5) years of experience working in a clinical laboratory preferred. Prior supervisory experience

required.

Preferred qualifications:

School/College/Division:

H06 - School of Medicine

Primary department:

H0602-Pharmacology

Employment type:

• Regular Employee

• Job type: Full Time

• Job category: Staff/Administrative

Funding/salary information:

• Compensation type: Annual Salary

• Hourly rate:

• Salary minimum: TBD

• Salary hire maximum: TBD

Working conditions:

Wayne State University is a premier, urban research university located in the heart of Detroit where students from all backgrounds are offered a rich, high-quality education. Our deep-rooted commitment to excellence, collaboration, integrity, diversity and inclusion creates exceptional educational opportunities preparing students for success in a diverse, global society. WSU encourages applications from women, people of color, and other underrepresented people. Wayne State University is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.

Job openings:

• Number of openings: 1

• Reposted position: No

• Reposted reason: None (New Requisition)

• Prior posting/requisition number:

Background check requirements:

University policy requires certain persons who are offered employment to undergo a background check, including a criminal history check, before starting work. If you are offered employment, the university will inform you if a background check is required.

Equal employment opportunity statement:

Wayne State University provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. The university encourages applications from women, people of color and other underrepresented people. Wayne State is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer.