Associate Director, Bioinformatics

Company: University of Oklahoma
Location: Oklahoma City
Posted on: May 28, 2023

Job Description:

Job Description
Come join the staff at OU HSC and become a part of Oklahoma's premier research university which leads the state in education and career opportunities. OU HSC is one of only four comprehensive academic health centers in the nation with seven professional colleges. We are currently building world-class institutes for the treatment of diabetes and cancer.
Duties:

• Responsible for the centralized operational oversight and management of the Office of the Vice President (OVPR) for Research core facilities that support laboratory-based research for OUHSC investigators.
• Oversees multiple research core functions with a focus on enhancing the effective and efficient utilization of core resources for all investigators
• Manages core resources technical staff
• Provides technical support to various research activities that utilize shared resources
• Assists in the development and implementation of operational policies and procedures for core resources; establishes and maintains an inventory control system for supplies and equipment and ensures that work orders for core resource equipment maintenance are placed in a timely and efficient manner; assists research leadership in developing strategic and operating plans for the facility; manages technical staff
• Works with the OVPR to maintain detailed records of core expenses and revenue; tracks core utilization and oversees the invoicing of investigators for core usage
• Supports users of core resources with research design, methodology, and data interpretation; evaluates new scientific technologies and methodologies; works closely with the core director to optimize shared resource technologies and services in support of research
• Serves a key role as the first point of contact for investigators interested in utilizing core resources; promotes collaborations among investigators interesting in similar scientific methodologies and technologies
• Oversees planning and development of new projects, build-outs including program analysis and sources of potential sponsored funding; assists in planning and equipping of new shared resource facilities as well as associated project reporting
• Plans, develops, and maintains training programs for share resource operation; trains investigators and laboratory staff in technical utilization of shared resources; plans and enforces a program of employee health and safety for laboratory environment
• Performs related duties as needed to successfully fulfill the function of the position Job Requirements
  Education: Master's degree in a basic science-related field (examples: biology, molecular biology, other biological sciences, chemistry, biochemistry, zoology, etc.)
  Experience: 60 months experience working in a basic-sciences research laboratory facility, 24 months of which are in a senior-level, supervisor, and/or leadership role in a basic sciences research laboratory facility; demonstrated experience with imaging, flow cytometry, and/or sequencing technologies.
  Equivalent/Substitution: Bachelor's degree plus eight years experience working in a basic-sciences research laboratory facility, 24 months of which are in a senior-level, supervisor, and/or leadership role in a basic sciences research laboratory facility will qualify an applicant.
  Skills:
  • Proficiency in the use of a wide variety of lab techniques, research equipment and research related software
  • Proficiency with Information Systems used within the department
  • Ability to handle confidential materials
  • Communication, technical, and organizational skills
  • Ability to handle and interpret data. Preferred: Leadership experience in a basic sciences research laboratory facility providing both operational management and development of the facility as well as contributing to and assisting with research and research-related activities.
    Advertised Physical Requirements:
    • Environmental: Research Laboratory Facility
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