Research Laboratory Director

Job Description - Research Laboratory Director

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Job Description

Research Laboratory Director

RI)

Description

Description Reporting to a Children's National Research Institute (CNRI) Principal Investigator or Research Center Director, the CNRI Laboratory Director is responsible for the overall operation and administration of a research laboratory, including the employment and training of personnel who are competent to perform research procedures, record and report test results promptly, accurately and proficiently, and for assuring compliance with the applicable regulations.

This includes operations of a research laboratory including basic and applied research projects, quality improvement projects within the lab, and the development of new research objectives, technologies and therapies that ultimately improve patient care. The research laboratory director encourages team members to use the scientific method to push the boundaries of human knowledge and develop new treatments and technologies. The individual will serve as a liaison with internal and external stakeholders and will be responsible for identifying new sources of revenue for the program, including grant funding, philanthropy, or manufacturing service contracts.

He/she will represent the research program, and institution in a professional way and participate regionally, nationally and internationally in a manner that demonstrates the expertise, research, and novel researches and therapies available in the hospital.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• Medical Doctor (M.D.) (Required)

• Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) In a scientific discipline (Required)

Minimum Work Experience

• 3 years of progressive, specialized experience in a field of research; demonstrated record documenting excellence in research and teaching. (Required)

Required Skills/Knowledge

• Experience must demonstrate that the applicant acquired the scientific knowledge, skills, and abilities to apply and utilize them successfully in independent health or health-related research appropriate to the position.

• An energetic, forward-thinking and creative individual with high ethical standards and an appropriate professional image.

• A strategic visionary with sound technical skills, analytical ability, good judgment and strong operational focus.

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.

• An effective educator who is willing to share information and serve as a mentor.

• Demonstrated ability to be flexible and adaptable. Shifting priorities seamlessly and effortlessly.

• An articulate team player with demonstrated ability to work collaboratively and effectively with a wide constituency, including hourly workers, students, staff, faculty, researchers, leadership and outside organizational representatives.

• Qualified to be appointed to Research Faculty position.

Functional Accountabilities

Organizational Commitment/Identification

• Partners in the mission and upholds the core principles of the organization

• Committed to diversity and recognizes value of cultural/ ethnic differences

• Demonstrates personal and professional integrity

• Maintains confidentiality at all times

Customer Service

• Anticipates and responds to customer needs; follows up until needs are met

Teamwork/Communication

• Demonstrates collaborative and respectful behavior

• Partners with all team members to achieve goals

• Receptive to others’ ideas and opinions

Performance Improvement/Problem-solving

• Contributes to a positive work environment

• Demonstrates flexibility and willingness to change

• Identifies opportunities to improve research, clinical and administrative processes

• Consistently meets budget targets

• Searches for less costly ways of doing things and uses resources efficiently

Safety

• Speaks up when team members appear to exhibit unsafe behavior or performance

• Continuously validates and verifies information needed for decision making or documentation

• Stops in the face of uncertainty and takes time to resolve the situation

• Demonstrates accurate, clear and timely verbal and written communication

• Actively promotes safety for patients, families, visitors and co-workers

• Attends carefully to important details -…