Imaging Sciences Fabrication and Design Core Director

Key Responsibilities

• Work with department leadership and institutional stakeholders and experts to plan, build and run a state of the art new fabrication and instrumentation core that will be responsive to the needs of St Jude’s new Department of Imaging Sciences.
• Develop a sustainable financial plan and operational structure for the core including the gradual hire of 2-4 additional staff to add specific expertise.
• Recruit, train and manage staff aligned with evolving departmental and institutional needs.
• Work with design and construction teams to scope and oversee space renovations for the core, in collaboration with departmental experts on operations and finance.
• Scope out major equipment purchases and work with vendors and departmental finance managers to organize ordering, installation, servicing, warranty coverage and training related to new purchases.
• Through continued training and interactions with peers, maintain up to date knowledge on state-of-the-art fabrication and instrumentation techniques and opportunities.
• Innovate and adapt core models based on the availability of new materials, methods or services that could change the scope of what the core should do in-house.
• Maintain communication with wider cores and departments across the campus to reduce redundancy and maximize shared knowledge and expertise.
• Once established, provide daily oversight to core activities, including contributing your own expertise to projects.
• Maintain responsibility for budget planning and review.
• Continually maintain communication with stakeholders to ensure that the core is meeting departmental and institutional needs in an effective way.
• Collaborate closely and respectfully with St Jude personnel at all levels including cross-functional leadership, departmental/institutional shared resources, partner laboratories, and partner/vendor organizations, to optimize efficiency, productivity and foster innovation.
• Collaborate with the Department Chair and other leadership to manage team processes, including hiring, goal setting, performance evaluation, training and development, and engagement.
• Foster a culture of collaboration and continuous improvement within the department and institute, ensuring that team members have the support and resources they need to succeed.

Why Join Us

At St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, you'll have the opportunity to influence and support pioneering research that will shape the future of cutting-edge biomedical science and improvements in clinical care. You will work in a collaborative, innovative, and highly impactful environment. We offer competitive compensation and the chance to be part of a team that makes a real-world impact.

Minimum Education

Bachelor’s degree in relevant scientific discipline is required.

Minimum Experience

• 10+ years of experience in relevant technical field (industry or academia) is required.
• 8+ years of experience in relevant technical field is required with a Master’s degree.
• 5+ years of experience in relevant technical field is required with a PHD.
• Significant experience in a research functional area with experience managing mid-large teams in a leadership capacity with focus on both achievement of objectives as well as critical skill-building preferred.
• Experience with machining, 3D printing is preferred.
• Experience with imaging and / or microscopy technologies, biomedical analytical methods, microfluidics or related technologies is preferred.
• Experience having led large-scale projects/processes through to implementation preferred.
• Experience with operational mgmt., budget planning, & stakeholder and resource management preferred.
• Prior experience in building external connections with peers, emerging technology communities, and expert networks preferred.

Compensation

In recognition of certain U.S. state and municipal pay transparency laws, St. Jude is including a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this role. This is an estimate offered in good faith and a specific salary offer takes into account factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. It is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the salary range and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current salary range is $125,840 - $238,160 per year for the role of Imaging Sciences Fabrication and Design Core Director.