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Laboratory & Research Supervisor - Epigenetics & Molecular Carcinogenesis

Employer
University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Location
Houston, Texas
Salary
Competitive
Closing date
Jan 22, 2022

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Discipline
Health Sciences
Organization Type
Healthcare/Hospital

Job Details

The Department of Epigenetics and Molecular Carcinogenesis is an interdisciplinary, basic science research department that conducts groundbreaking research aimed at defining the mechanisms controlling normal cell growth, proliferation, differentiation, and survival as well as mechanisms controlling genome maintenance to identify the aberrations in these processes that drive cancer.

Epigenetics and Molecular Carcinogenesis

The primary purpose of this position is to provide oversight and technical management in the Department of Epigenetics and Molecular Carcinogenesis laboratory operations. Maintains the quality and timeliness of all research laboratory operations within budgetary guidelines. Coordinates workflow issues, administrative issues, and operations issues.

Key Functions

Laboratory Operations and Supervision
  • Maintain quality and timeliness of north and south campus departmental laboratory operations; oversees maintenance, rules and regulations, cleanliness, and safety.
  • Work with the Research Department Administrator and Chairman to manage workflow.
  • Identify and resolve overall research laboratory operational issues and interact with all levels of internal and external sources to resolve problems.
  • Oversight of laboratory compliance and regulatory fitness, including inspections and safety accreditation with internal and external entities.
  • Participate in emergency planning to ensure research is best served in the event of an emergency.
  • Supervise assigned staff and collaboratively work with all facility and laboratory representatives.
  • Provide development opportunities and ongoing feedback to staff.
  • May plan, organize, coordinate and participate in research scientific projects.

Laboratory Equipment
  • Responsible for major and minor equipment, including routine maintenance, service contracts, and repairs; recommends replacement or purchase of new equipment; reviews and makes recommendations for purchasing based on anticipated work-load.
  • Work with departmental property officer to ensure the correctness of inventory database. Researches current techniques and arranges demonstrations on equipment.
  • Plan and/or conduct in-service programs.
  • Supervise the use of laboratory equipment and implements safety procedures.
  • Manage departmental critical alarms through the Facilities Operations Notification System.
  • Ensure that all employees are properly trained on new equipment.
  • Provide all staff with information on available resources that benefit their positions.

Laboratory Space
  • Review current laboratory space.
  • Identifie laboratory needs and coordinate with supervisor, facilities, and research facilities to provide appropriate guidance in order to meet the needs of the laboratory, department and institution.
  • Participate and provide input regarding all facility meetings that may impact research operations.


Education

Required: Bachelor's degree in one of the basic sciences, Medical Terminology, or related field.

Experience

Required: Ten years of experience in scientific or experimental research to include three years of lead or supervisory experience. With Master's degree, six years of experience is required to include three years of lead or supervisory experience. Successful completion of the LEADing Self Accelerate program may substitute for one year of required supervisory or management experience.

Other

Required: Must pass pre-employment skills test as required and administered by Human Resources.

It is the policy of The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center to provide equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. http://www.mdanderson.org/about-us/legal-and-policy/legal-statements/eeo-affirmative-action.html

Company

The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston is one of the world's most respected centers focused on cancer patient care, research, education and prevention. It was named the nation's No. 1 hospital for cancer care in U.S. News & World Report's 2023 rankings. It is one of the nation's original three comprehensive cancer centers designated by the National Cancer Institute.

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