Lab Director, Biobehvrl Research Center

Job Responsibilities

The laboratory director is professionally responsible for the overall management and operation of the Biobehavioral Research Center (experimental laboratory and clinical research innovation suites), ensuring its smooth functioning and compliance with the College, University, local, state and federal regulations. The lab director will oversee staff (e.g., lab technicians), manage resources, and maintain quality and safety standards.

Key responsibilities include leadership/management (e.g., hiring, training), technical oversight of the Center (e.g., developing and implementing policies), collaboration and communication, and safety and maintenance.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum Qualifications (Classified and Unclassified positions): Master’s degree in relevant field, experience in a supervisory or management role, and familiarity with behavioral research.
• Knowledge/Skills/Abilities: Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work independently. May have knowledge in equipment, data analysis, professional clinical processes, or other specific areas related to the field of research. Ability to analyze and interpret data using inferential techniques. Ability to present information effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Understanding of both theoretical and technical aspects of a diverse set of laboratory procedures to include the operation and maintenance of basic protein measurement (ELISA , Western Blot), DNA extraction, RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis, and PCR Quant studio real-time and digital PCR . Must have the ability to provide consultation on study design, costs of sample collection, storage and analyses (where applicable) for grant applications.

About the Role

The Biobehavioral Research Center is part of the Biobehavioral Health Nursing Science Operational Administration department within the University of South Carolina.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications (Classified and Unclassified positions): Master’s degree in relevant field, experience in a supervisory or management role, and familiarity with behavioral research.

Qualifications

Positions are advertised for a minimum of five (5) business days on our job website. After five (5) business days, positions can be closed at the discretion of the department at any time. This employment site is updated on a regular basis. The length of the recruitment and screening process may vary from position to position, depending upon a variety of factors.

Skills

Ability to follow written and verbal instructions and work independently. May have knowledge in equipment, data analysis, professional clinical processes, or other specific areas related to the field of research. Ability to analyze and interpret data using inferential techniques. Ability to present information effectively. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Understanding of both theoretical and technical aspects of a diverse set of laboratory procedures to include the operation and maintenance of basic protein measurement (ELISA , Western Blot), DNA extraction, RNA extraction, cDNA synthesis, and PCR Quant studio real-time and digital PCR . Must have the ability to provide consultation on study design, costs of sample collection, storage and analyses (where applicable) for grant applications.

Benefits

The University of South Carolina offers a valuable benefits package including but not limited to: Health and Life Insurance, Retirement Programs, Paid Tuition, Dependent Scholarships, Annual Leave, Sick Leave, 13 Paid Holidays (including an extended December holiday), Paid Parental Leave, Professional Development Opportunities.

Pay

Details on pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

The position is full-time.