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The Department of Human Genetics is currently seeking a full time Director, Research Laboratory to work in Miami. The Director, Research Laboratory ensures the effective technical and administrative management of laboratory functions to meet the institution’s goals of patient care, education, and research. Further, the incumbent provides leadership and mentorship to scientific operations staff and guarantees compliance with rules and regulations.

Department Specific Functions

In Charge of overseeing research projects in Dr. Reinberg’s lab by guiding, advising, and proposing experiments. Will be acting as the scientific advisor in Dr. Reinberg's absence. 

CORE JOB FUNCTIONS                                                                                                                                                  

Directs, establishes, and plans the overall policies and goals for institution’s laboratory services.

Monitors and directs all accreditation, regulatory, and licensure requirements.

Writes and updates procedures and manuals and reviews them annually to ensure that employees have current information needed to perform tests and procedures.

Works closely with hospital staff, department management, and physicians to ensure the highest standards of quality and service.

Collaborates with upper management to identify areas of opportunity and implements plans of action.

Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures.

 Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

CORE QUALIFICATIONS                                                                                                                                                

Education:

Bachelor’s Degree in relevant field required

Experience:

Minimum 5 years of relevant experience

Knowledge, Skills and Attitudes:

Knowledge of business and management principles.

Ability to direct, manage, implement, and evaluate department operations.

Ability to establish department goals, and objectives that support the strategic plan.

Ability to effectively plan, delegate and/or supervise the work of others.

Ability to lead, motivate, develop, and train others.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

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Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff

Pay Grade:

A15