Laboratory Manager (Powers Lab )

Vanderbilt University Medical Center • Nashville-Davidson, TN, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 3d ago

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Organization: Diabetes/Endocrinology

Job Summary: Leads the laboratory in performing administrative, research, and technical duties. Supervises laboratory staff, develops lab guidelines and maintains procedures.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Initiate changes or develop new policies, procedures and/or methods.
Perform test experiment procedures relating to laboratory activities.
Indirect budgetary responsibility depending on laboratory, may prepare the budget for approval by administration and monitor expenditures against the budget.
Evaluate quality assurance standards, programs and procedures within the unit/laboratory and ensure effective instrument/equipment use and quality control of laboratory.
Ensure accuracy and reliability of tests/experiments.
Develop new and modify existing methodology/protocols.
Perform, interpret and evaluate research.
Serve as a resource to others and assist in performing and interpreting technical studies.
May prepare and present lectures or laboratory exercises; and coordinate guest lecturers.
The responsibilities listed are a general overview of the position and additional duties may be assigned.

TECHNICAL CAPABILITIES:

Quality Assurance (Advanced): Understands the goal of increasing organizational productivity and individual performance by making the products and services within your work assignments more efficient and more effective.
Laboratory Practices (Advanced): Demonstrates the uppermost levels of expertise in applying laboratory practices in challenging and complex situations.
People Management (Advanced): Adapts management style to meet the unique needs of individuals.
Operations Planning (Advanced): Demonstrates ability to anticipate resource needs, identify discrete tasks, set priorities, define dependencies, schedule activities, meet deadlines, and organize work for a diverse, multi-functional area.
Mentoring & Coaching (Advanced): Demonstrates high levels of training and mentoring expertise in challenging and complex situations.
Compliance (Advanced): Demonstrates expert knowledge of the appropriate rules and regulations as they apply to the incumbent's department and work areas.

Position Qualifications:

Experience Level: 5 years

Education: Bachelor's

Vanderbilt Health recognizes that diversity is essential for excellence and innovation. We are committed to an inclusive environment where everyone has the chance to thrive and to the principles of equal opportunity and affirmative action. EOE/AA/Women/Minority/Vets/Disabled

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