Director, Research Operations, Center For The Multiplexed Assessment Of Phenotype

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The Department of Genome Sciences (GS) is part of the University of Washington School of Medicine and is comprised of 27 labs addressing leading edge questions in biology and medicine by developing and applying genetic, genomic and computational approaches taking advantage of genomic information now available for a host of species. GS is making major contributions in the application of genome science to understand the fundamentals of biology and to improve human health and wellbeing. Genome Sciences is a collaborative department supported by very different academic disciplines. We work with a multitude of Program Investigators (PIs) in departments both on the UW campus as well as worldwide. The department has gone through significant expansion since its beginning in 2001 with annual grant awards of $67M in FY17. The department has 47 training, teaching, and research faculty. 

The Department of Genome Sciences currently has an outstanding opportunity for a DIRECTOR, RESEARCH OPERATIONS AT THE CENTER FOR THE MULTIPLEXED ASSESSMENT OF PHENOTYPE. 

The Center for the Multiplex Assessment of Phenotype (CMAP) (www.cmap.gs.washington.edu) currently has an outstanding opportunity for our Director of Research Operations. We are a group of 6 University of Washington investigators developing cutting-edge genomic technologies to quantify the effects of human genetic variation at scale. The successful candidate will become a key leader of the team. Working with CMAP Co-Directors Drs. Doug Fowler and Stan Fields, the Director of Research Operations will manage ongoing projects and explore new ones by planning and performing experiments, developing assays and analyzing data. The Director of Research Operations will also act as a scientific project manager, coordinating research efforts across CMAP labs, assisting Center members in experiments and data analysis, and playing a key role in written deliverables. The successful candidate will be comfortable working independently and taking on leadership roles. CMAP is strongly committed to equity and diversity. We strive to empower all lab members to realize their potential by learning, acquiring skills and taking on new challenges. 

CMAP is located in the Department of Genome Sciences at the University of Washington. The University of Washington is proud to be one of the nation’s premier educational and research institutions.  Our people are our most important asset in our pursuit of excellence in education, research, and community service.  Thus, our staff enjoys outstanding benefits and professional growth opportunities as well as an environment noted for diversity, community involvement, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty.  

The Department of Genome Sciences, part of the University of Washington School of Medicine, focuses on answering critical scientific questions by developing and applying genetic, genomic and computational approaches. In particular, we are making major contributions in the application of genomics to understand the fundamentals of biology and to improve human health and wellbeing. Genome Sciences boasts a collaborative, integrated environment supported by a diversity of academic disciplines. We also work many others both on the UW campus as well as worldwide. The department has been highly successful, expanding since its beginning in 2001 to 47 training, teaching, and research faculty with annual grant awards of $44M in FY18. 

Responsibilities: 

50% Project Management: 

• Work across Center labs to coordinate research efforts, identify barriers to progress and help move projects forward 
• Train new Center members 
• Work with Center faculty to gather results, perform meta-analyses, write papers and prepare progress reports 
• Perform related duties as required 

50% High-risk Technology Development: 

• Develop and execute large-scale, high-throughput sequencing-based functional assays 
• Analyze data and troubleshoot experiments 
• Participate in lab meetings, including presentation of work   

Minimum Requirements: 

• Master’s degree or higher in chemistry, molecular or cellular biology or a related field 
• Four years of related laboratory experience in a professional or academic setting 
• Outstanding academic and professional track record 
• Innovative and analytical thinker, with a disciplined and organized approach 
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with an interest in collaborative work 
• Self-motivated, enthusiastic and driven to grow 

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except where there are legal requirements such as license/certification/registration. 

Desired qualifications: 

• Ph. D. in chemistry, molecular or cellular biology or a related field 
• Five years of related, professional laboratory experience 
• Experience with contemporary molecular biology, functional genomics and large-scale experimental approaches 
• Experience with automated microscopy 
• Experience with project management 
• Experience working in a highly collaborative manner 
• Data analysis competency (e.g. using Python, R or equivalent)      

Application Process: 
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