Manager, Research Support - Per Diem

Full Time Manager, Research Support

The University of Miami / UHealth Department of SCCC has an exciting opportunity for a Full Time Manager, Research Support to work at the UHealth medical campus in Miami, Fl.

Core Job Summary

The Manager, Research Support provides grant application and management support to facilitate research. Further the Manager, Research Support oversees laboratory facility and research operations to ensure efficiency and compliance with applicable regulations.

Core Job Functions

Oversees laboratory equipment purchase, use, maintenance, repair, and inventory.

Manages service contracts.

Trains laboratory staff on how to use laboratory equipment, laboratory techniques, and safety procedures.

Prepares laboratories for annual safety inspections.

Coordinates seminars and special activities in relation to research and laboratory safety.

Oversees the management of laboratory animals. Collaborates with IT to maintain laboratory computers and servers running smoothly.

Assists with arrangement of laboratory guests, speakers, and recruitment visits.

Establishes and continuously assesses the effectiveness of the internal controls within the unit and compliance with University policies and procedures.

Ensures employees are trained on controls within the function and on University policy and procedures.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Core Qualifications

Education : Bachelor's degree in relevant field required

Experience : Minimum 3 years of relevant experience required

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities :

• Operational Management : Optimizes day-to-day operations and processes for efficiency and effectiveness.
• Organizational Development : Ability to implement strategies to improve organizational effectiveness, engagement, and manage change.
• Financial Oversight : Knowledge of financial operations and management.
• Team Leadership : Ability to create and maintain a cohesive and productive team environment, build positive working relationships and work collaboratively with others.
• Technical Proficiency : Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication : Strong verbal and written communication skills to convey ideas clearly and persuasively.

Department Specifics :

1. Contributes to basic and applied research activities by collecting and analyzing data and maintaining databases.

2. Understands and interprets research protocols and procedures and ensures all research is undertaken according to best practices.

3. Provides guidance, mentorship, and oversight to junior research staff and students.

4. Conducts meetings with research and other staff, outside agencies, and other applicable organizations and ensures functions are coordinated in a timely and accurate manner.

5. Provides technical and program support and resolves operational problems.

6. Assists in the preparation and publication of manuscripts and other program-related documents and reports.

7. Stays abreast of developments in the field which may impact department functions.

8. Advances expertise through continued education, training, and research.

9. Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida's only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We're the challenge you've been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer - Females / Minorities / Protected Veterans / Individuals with Disabilities are encouraged to apply. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.