Lab Supervisor

About the Organization

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation, and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide.

Ranked among the top neurology departments in the country by the National Institutes of Health, the UC Irvine Health School of Medicine's Department of Neurology is committed to advancing clinical care, education, and research to help patients with diverse neurological conditions. The department's 47+ full-time teaching faculty members are highly experienced clinicians devoted to training the next generation of neurologists.

About the Role

Under minimal supervision, oversees the activities and staff of a laboratory, including the supervision of entry/intermediate level research and/or instructional associates and laboratory support staff. Typically works in small to medium or single facility laboratory. Supervises the development and execution of major or multi-disciplinary research projects or instructional and experiment design. The successful candidate should possess strong leadership and interpersonal skills and be able to work both independently and collaboratively.

Supervises unit operations to ensure compliance with departmental or organizational policies, procedures, and defined internal controls. Ensures accountability and stewardship of department resources (operational, financial, and human) in compliance with departmental standards and procedures.

This will be an in-person position. May require travel between various offices and clinics and imaging facilities in Orange and Irvine campuses.

Responsibilities

• Oversee laboratory activities and staff, including supervision of research and instructional associates.
• Supervise the development and execution of major or multi-disciplinary research projects or instructional and experiment design.
• Ensure compliance with departmental or organizational policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Manage accountability and stewardship of department resources (operational, financial, and human).
• Perform data analysis.
• Coordinate multi-site research activities.
• Ensure adherence to institutional compliance policies and internal controls.
• Manage grant administration or research funding activities.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related area and/or equivalent experience/training.
• 5+ years of experience in clinical research.
• A minimum of 1 year of experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Experience with multi-site research coordination.
• Prior experience in a research setting with a strong understanding of IRB processes and regulatory compliance.
• Working knowledge of common organization-specific and other computer application programs.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Knowledge of institutional compliance policies and internal controls.

Skills

• Strong interpersonal skills, including verbal and written communication, active listening, critical thinking, persuasiveness, advising, and counseling.
• Ability to evaluate issues and identify resolutions.
• Strong service orientation with the ability to effectively manage multiple priorities.
• Leadership skills associated with planning work assignments, establishing priorities, and scheduling instructional space (preferred).

Qualifications

• Advanced degree preferred.

Benefits

In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks.

Pay

Salary range provided upon application.