Director, West Campus Analytical Core; WCAC

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• Define and implement the scientific vision and strategic direction for WCAC, aligning core capabilities with current and emerging faculty research needs across Yale.
• Evaluate, expand, and refresh the analytical service portfolio to maintain WCAC’s competitiveness and relevance.
• Provide consultation and training for several mass spectrometers including Orbitrap, Q-TOF, and QQQ platforms.
• Provide overall leadership for WCAC operations, ensuring high-quality, reliable, and cost-effective services.
• Oversee planning, acquisition, installation, and lifecycle management of major analytical instrumentation.
• Manage budgets, recharge models, service contracts, and long-term financial planning in partnership with core administration.
• Build and sustain strong partnerships with faculty and serve as key personnel on grant and equipment proposals.
• Recruit, supervise, and mentor core scientists and technical staff, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
• Ensure compliance with laboratory safety, regulatory requirements, and university policies.
• Represent WCAC within the broader scientific community and engage vendors and external partners.

• Significant scientific expertise in analytical technologies supported by WCAC.
• Demonstrated experience managing complex scientific operations and shared research facilities.
• Strong communication, leadership, and strategic planning skills.

• PhD in a relevant discipline and experience within shared instrumentation facilities.

• User Training:
  Refine training methodologies and train and mentor users of the research core, providing guidance and expertise.
• Experiment Support:
  Collaborate closely with researchers and lead complex projects requiring customized solutions within the research core.
• Facility/Instrument Support:
  Lead and manage research projects within the research core.
• Technique Development:
  Contribute to the development of research strategies within the research core and evaluate and implement cutting‑edge technologies and methodologies.
• Data Analysis/Interpretation:
  Analyze and interpret complex scientific data, providing critical insights and recommendations.
• Equipment Procurement:
  Assist in the evaluation, acquisition, and maintenance of research core equipment.
• Professional Development:
  Stay updated with emerging research trends and technologies; participate and present in professional development activities and scientific conferences, representing the research core at conferences and events.
• Scientific Participation:
  Collaborate with users on manuscript preparation and grant proposals, as applicable.
• Staff Training and Mentoring:
  Mentor and support junior staff members in their professional growth.
• Leadership:
  Collaborate with senior core leadership on research core-related initiatives.
• Finance and Admin:
  Support the Core Director with development and implementation of strategic plans and budgets for the research core.
• Vendor Relations:
  Oversee strategic vendor partnerships, manage negotiations, and evaluate vendor performance for the research core.
• Education and Outreach:
  Develop education and outreach activities within the core, including tours, events, etc.

Master’s Degree in a related discipline and five years of related experience or an equivalent combination of skills, education, and experience.

• Job Posting Date: 02/26/2026
• Job Category:
  Professional
• Bargaining Unit: NON
• Compensation Grade:
  Administration & Operations
• Compensation Grade Profile:
  Manager;
  Program Leader (26)
• Salary Range: $92,000.00 - $
• Time Type:
  Full time
• Duration Type:
  Staff
• Work Model:
  On-site

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