Reference #: 1008976 SHIFT:Day (United States of America)

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A Brief Overview This role is responsible for large & complex laboratory operations including the advanced workflow, quality control, management and supervision of staff and operations planning.   Develops new experimental procedures and Lab services as needed. Collaborates and interacts with other researchers within the institution and at other institutions. Prepares laboratory progress reports, and laboratory budget plans. Serve as resource person for research colleagues and a mentor for less experienced research personnel.

What you will do Independently plans projects, directs lab work, analyzes results and provides oversight and coordination of workflow Responsible for the development, implementation and evaluation of services, programs, protocols, policies and procedures, and performance standards Maintain collaborative interaction w other lab and research units to establish and maintain consensus performance standards; Periodically assess data from lab analysis to maintain standards Manage, mentor, train and supervise laboratory staff, formulate work standards for personnel, draft and deliver annual performance evaluations, conduct time utilization, productivity, and other assessments Ensures staff adheres to/maintains and implements department policies, procedures, protocols, objectives, safety, etc Directs personnel efforts in achieving the strategic plan for the laboratory Develops and oversees management of laboratory resource allocations; budget management Assist and write papers and center grant applications Participate in site visits and present lectures when appropriateEducation Qualifications Master's Degree  Required Doctorate  Preferred  Experience Qualifications At least four (4) years of scientifically relevant experience Required and At least four (4) years of laboratory direction or management experience Required and At least three (3) years of lead, management or supervisory experience Required and At least one (1) year of budgeting and forecasting experience  Required At least four (4) years of post-doctoral fellowship experience Preferred or At least six (6) years of scientifically relevant experience Preferred and At least six (6) years of laboratory direction or management experience Preferred and At least five (5) years of lead, management or supervisory experience Preferred and At least three (3) years of budgeting and forecasting experience  Preferred Skills and Abilities Expert knowledge in the use of a wide variety of lab techniques, research equipment and research related software Excellent verbal and written communications skills Excellent organizational skills Excellent critical thinking / problem-solving skills Excellent analytical skills Excellent interpersonal skills Excellent leadership skills To carry out its mission, CHOP is committed to supporting the health of our patients, famil es, workforce, and global community.  As a condition of employment, CHOP employees who work in patient care buildings or who have patient facing responsibilities must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and receive an annual influenza vaccine. Employees may request exemptions for valid religious and medical reasons.  Start dates may be delayed until candidates are immunized or exemption requests are reviewed. |

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