Manager, Laboratory Research

About the role

The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health (CVD) brings together more than four decades of innovative and life-saving research on vaccines and infectious diseases. The CVD is seeking a Laboratory Research Manager to join our Malaria Laboratory.

Responsibilities

• Manage the operations of a single or multiple research laboratory(s) and provide administrative and technical support to the research activities.
• Contribute to creation of new laboratory or expansion of existing laboratory(ies).
• Manage laboratory staff including training, scheduling, coordinating, and delegating work, monitoring, and evaluating performance to promote maximum staff member benefit and effectiveness as well as overall functional productivity.
• Manage the development and execution of research studies. Revises studies, in consultation with upper management or principal investigator, to meet changing needs and requirements and enforces standards.
• Manage laboratory operations including the budget, ensuring quality control and safety compliance, developing policies and procedures, and ordering supplies. Identify and address issues and deficiencies and implement effective solutions.
• May perform laboratory maintenance and laboratory research activities required by the study(s).
• May assemble and assist with literature research, editing and preparing manuscripts, scientific illustrations, and computer graphics for publication.
• Provide for establishment or development of laboratory by evaluating equipment or machinery to be ordered, planning interactions with IT systems, and drafting Standard Operating Procedures for using new equipment.
• Foster and support a conducive consultant/client environment, providing business unit and campus representatives with assessment, training, and advisement in research area.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Biology, Chemistry or field of study related to the research of the laboratory.
• Experience: Six (6) years of experience working in a research laboratory setting that includes four (4) years in the relevant research specialization.
• Supervisory Experience: Two (2) years of direct supervision or responsibility for training, work coordination, and monitoring the work of others.
• Certification/Licensure: N/A

Qualifications

• Thorough knowledge of position requirements.
• Thorough knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws.
• Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems.
• Ability to effectively communicate both verbal and written thoughts, ideas, and facts.
• Ability to support a mission and strategic vision.
• Instructional, training, and teambuilding skills to strengthen and cultivate relationships.
• Skill in consultation and change management.
• Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core values of Respect and Integrity, Well-being and Sustainability, Equity, and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.

Skills

• Knowledge of position requirements.
• Knowledge of applicable requirements, regulations, and laws.
• Effective use of applicable technology/systems.
• Communication skills (verbal and written).
• Supporting a mission and strategic vision.
• Instructional, training, and teambuilding skills.
• Consultation and change management skills.
• Understanding and adherence to UMB Core values.

Benefits

Exempt Regular UMB offers a comprehensive benefits package that prioritizes wellness, work/life balance, and professional development, along with additional exciting perks that employees can take advantage of. This position participates in a retirement program (pension or optional retirement plan/ORP) that must be selected and is effective on your date of hire. Exempt regular staff receive a generous PAID leave package that includes over 4 weeks of vacation accrued each year, 15 paid holidays, 3 personal leave, unlimited accrual of sick time, and comprehensive health insurance; professional learning and development programs; tuition remission for employees and their dependents at any University System of Maryland school; and flexible work schedules and teleworking options (if applicable per job).

Pay

Hiring Range: $94,000 - $105,000, Commensurate with education and experience

Schedule

Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Shift Day