Manager, Assistant Member - Myeloma, Center Discovery and Innovation- CDI

Description

The Manager, Assistant Member CDI shall perform such duties/objectives as requested by the Dir, Member Scientist for the conduct of basic scientific and/or translational research.

The Center for Discovery and Innovation (CDI) was established by Hackensack Meridian Health as an academic basic and translational research enterprise to rapidly translate science innovation to the clinic and to improve outcomes for patients with cancer, infectious diseases, autoimmune disease and other acute and chronic diseases. The CDI has grown rapidly since its origins in 2019, and now has 39 labs, 200+ scientists and allied personnel supported by 78 NIH and DoD grants and more than 87 other grants and contracts.

Areas of expertise include genomics, epigenetics, drug resistance, stem cell biology, drug discovery, diagnostics and biomarker development, rheumatology and pharmacology.

• Execute research objectives, train staff, ensure proper handling of data, and maintain a professional research environment for an initial 4‑year employment term.
• Following the initial 4‑year employment term, the Manager, Assistant Member will use reasonable professional effort to acquire sufficient grant funding and philanthropic support to cover 50% of their salary and all operating expenses and salaries for their laboratory staff at Hackensack University Medical Center.
• Maximum allotted time for professional activities away from Hackensack Meridian Health is 60 days. Professional activities include scientific consulting, editorial work, seminar participation, service on NIH study sections and review panels and attendance at national and international science meetings.
• Oversee the operation of the lab processes and lab staff.
• Work within the budget of the lab.
• Create goals for research projects.
• Recommend, create, and develop policies, practices, and procedures of the lab.
• Design quality and productivity standards of the lab.
• Recommend personnel decisions such as hiring, terminating, and disciplinary actions.
• Guide, mentor, and evaluate the performance of the appropriate lab staff.
• Work minimum 40 hours each week.
• Perform other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adhere to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

• M.D. or Ph.D. diploma/degree from an accredited medical school or graduate level institution.
• Minimum of 6 or more years of experience including appointment as either a Postdoctoral Fellow, Research Associate, or Instructor, unless the candidate has already obtained adequate independent research funding at the Federal or Foundation level (in which case a minimum of 3 years total post‑degree experience is required).
• Demonstrated involvement in program development, performance improvement and research activities.
• Strong experience and/or grant submission experience as Principal Investigator.
• Minimum publication of 10 articles in scientific journals or book chapters, with first or last author on a majority of these publications.
• Strong presentation skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficient computer skills that include but are not limited to Microsoft Office and/or Google Suite platforms.

• An expert in the lab specific field/area (e.g., Infectious diseases, cancer prevention, cancer research, etc.).
• Proficient at molecular and cellular biology applications.
• Experience developing research programs and ability to write grants.
• Experience managing scientific support personnel.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate.

The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non‑discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

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