Director Research Operations: Flow Cytometry and Cell Sorting Shared Resource
Overview At St.
Jude Children's Research Hospital, we know what can be achieved when the brightest scientific minds face the fewest barriers.
That's why we provide world-class facilities, state-of-the-art technologies, and extraordinary support for your research to ensure scientific progress is never halted from a lack of resources.
At St.
Jude, you will be part of a collaborative, bench-to-bedside environment where you can see, firsthand, how your science translates into survival for the children we serve.
About the Position:
We are seeking a dynamic Director with advanced flow cytometry and cell sorting experience to lead and direct?the?Flow Cytometry and Cell Sorting Shared Resource.
? Our word-class flow cytometry and cell sorting facility is staffed by 10 experienced full-time employees who operate 7 cell sorters and 7 flow analyzers including BD Biosciences Aria, Fusion, LSRFortessa, Symphony A3, A5, A5-SE instruments as well as Cytek Aurora and ThermoFisher BigFoot instruments.
You will lead this team of flow cytometry specialists in support of research for over 100 research laboratories at St.
Jude Children's Research Hospital with a clear vision to fulfill our mission.
You will work with staff to create clearly defined roles that inspire engaged employees and allow career advancement for staff.
You will maintain extensive and up-to-date knowledge of flow cytometry and cell sorting technologies and emerging applications to maintain a cutting-edge research facility.
In this role, you will employ and maintain effective communication with investigators, Flow Shared Resource staff, and other personnel involved in Flow Shared Resource projects and activities.
You will implement systems to routinely assess quality, consistency, and opportunities for innovation.
You will advise and interact with faculty and other research staff on the management, design, technical needs and execution of projects served by the Flow Shared Resource.
You will oversee operations and quality of the services provided by the shared resource and develop annual budgets and recommendations for future capital acquisitions and expansion.
The Flow Shared Resource provides a large diversity of services including standard and highly complex flow analysis, conventional and spectral cell sorting, a wide variety of sample preparation approaches, analysis and interpretation of complex data, training of the broader staff community in analyzer operation and flow basics, sorter operation and sorting basics, and maintenance of a self-service analysis lab.
Preferred Skills and
Experience:
Proven record of accomplishment leading a growing team.
Exceptional communication skills.
Excellent service skills - working with internal users within the institution.
? Excellent skills to foster career development of staff with a collaborative culture that encourages innovation.
Ability to implement systematic and rigorous quality control systems to ensure excellence.
Ability to manage requests and output while also consulting with other investigators to understand their needs, find applicable solutions, and build relationships.
Ability to innovate and be forward thinking.
Ability to create and promote a positive team environment conducive to end-user satisfaction.
Excellent skills as a capable?problem solver who applies sensible approaches that reflect an understanding of all relevant factors and demonstrates an anticipation of consequences in arriving at conclusions or decisions.
Experience in exercising adaptability and flexibility to change behaviors and plans to meet rapidly changing/competing job demands.
Revises plans to meet changing circumstances.
Ability to organize work and use time efficiently and recommend innovative ways of working more efficiently and effectively.
Skill in employing leadership qualities and personal actions that demonstrate ethical values, build trust, and positively influence decisions and actions of others.
Excellent Interpersonal Skills to develop and maintain rapport with others.
Ability to vary approaches with others and demonstrate effective listening skills.
Experience in providing instruction to students, postdoctoral fellows, and other researchers concerning technical procedures and solutions related to flow cytometry.
Participation in the cytometry community nationwide Responsibilities 1.
Manages day-to-day activities of Flow Shared Resource and its staff.
Maintains high level of proficiency in current and evolving technologies relevant to Flow Shared Resource goals, including Spectral Flow techniques and analysis.
Keeps up to date with emerging technology applicable to the Flow Shared Resource and ensures it is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment.
Oversees new equipment testing, demonstration, and acquisition.
Analyzes workflow and determines, recommends, and oversees the implementation of methods to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of operations.
2.
Supervises laboratory staff.
Ensures that all Flow Shared Resource employees are knowledgeable in current technologies and skills.
Obtains feedback on and evaluates performance of Flow Shared Resource employees.
Counsels and disciplines employees.
Seeks advice/consent of supervisor as needed.
Interviews and makes decisions when hiring new employees.
Conducts and promotes staff continuing education and development through attending and presenting seminars and training sessions, reading articles, and managing special projects.
3.
Supervises performance of laboratory activities.
Advises and interacts with faculty and other research staff on the management, design, and technical needs of projects serviced by the Flow Shared Resource.
Ensures accuracy, reproducibility, and timeliness of results.
Reviews problems in reagent and instrument quality control.
Serves as a resource for troubleshooting laboratory problems.
Reviews and ensures cost recovery through chargebacks in compliance with established institutional guidelines.
Responsibly manages capital resources and will prepare reports in collaboration with the Associate Director of the Shared Resources for the Cancer Center.
Monitors quality control (QC), quality assurance (QA), and quality management (QM) of activities and resolves any deficiencies.
4.
Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
5.
Attends department/ institute-specific program meetings and retreats to ensure members are well informed about services offered and learn the needs of members across the institution.
6.
Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
? Minimum Education and/or Training:
Bachelor's degree is required Minimum
Experience:
Ten (10) years of relevant post-degree work experience is required Eight (8) years of relevant post-degree work experience is required with a Master's degree Six (6) years of relevant post-degree work experience is required with a PhD Management experience is required Other InformationSt.
Jude is an Equal Opportunity EmployerNo Search FirmsSt.
Jude Children's Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities.
Please do not call or email.
All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at St.
Jude via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by St.
Jude.
Recommended Skills Active Listening Adaptability Communication Customer Experience Establishing Trust Ethics Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Jude Children's Research Hospital, we know what can be achieved when the brightest scientific minds face the fewest barriers.
That's why we provide world-class facilities, state-of-the-art technologies, and extraordinary support for your research to ensure scientific progress is never halted from a lack of resources.
At St.
Jude, you will be part of a collaborative, bench-to-bedside environment where you can see, firsthand, how your science translates into survival for the children we serve.
About the Position:
We are seeking a dynamic Director with advanced flow cytometry and cell sorting experience to lead and direct?the?Flow Cytometry and Cell Sorting Shared Resource.
? Our word-class flow cytometry and cell sorting facility is staffed by 10 experienced full-time employees who operate 7 cell sorters and 7 flow analyzers including BD Biosciences Aria, Fusion, LSRFortessa, Symphony A3, A5, A5-SE instruments as well as Cytek Aurora and ThermoFisher BigFoot instruments.
You will lead this team of flow cytometry specialists in support of research for over 100 research laboratories at St.
Jude Children's Research Hospital with a clear vision to fulfill our mission.
You will work with staff to create clearly defined roles that inspire engaged employees and allow career advancement for staff.
You will maintain extensive and up-to-date knowledge of flow cytometry and cell sorting technologies and emerging applications to maintain a cutting-edge research facility.
In this role, you will employ and maintain effective communication with investigators, Flow Shared Resource staff, and other personnel involved in Flow Shared Resource projects and activities.
You will implement systems to routinely assess quality, consistency, and opportunities for innovation.
You will advise and interact with faculty and other research staff on the management, design, technical needs and execution of projects served by the Flow Shared Resource.
You will oversee operations and quality of the services provided by the shared resource and develop annual budgets and recommendations for future capital acquisitions and expansion.
The Flow Shared Resource provides a large diversity of services including standard and highly complex flow analysis, conventional and spectral cell sorting, a wide variety of sample preparation approaches, analysis and interpretation of complex data, training of the broader staff community in analyzer operation and flow basics, sorter operation and sorting basics, and maintenance of a self-service analysis lab.
Preferred Skills and
Experience:
Proven record of accomplishment leading a growing team.
Exceptional communication skills.
Excellent service skills - working with internal users within the institution.
? Excellent skills to foster career development of staff with a collaborative culture that encourages innovation.
Ability to implement systematic and rigorous quality control systems to ensure excellence.
Ability to manage requests and output while also consulting with other investigators to understand their needs, find applicable solutions, and build relationships.
Ability to innovate and be forward thinking.
Ability to create and promote a positive team environment conducive to end-user satisfaction.
Excellent skills as a capable?problem solver who applies sensible approaches that reflect an understanding of all relevant factors and demonstrates an anticipation of consequences in arriving at conclusions or decisions.
Experience in exercising adaptability and flexibility to change behaviors and plans to meet rapidly changing/competing job demands.
Revises plans to meet changing circumstances.
Ability to organize work and use time efficiently and recommend innovative ways of working more efficiently and effectively.
Skill in employing leadership qualities and personal actions that demonstrate ethical values, build trust, and positively influence decisions and actions of others.
Excellent Interpersonal Skills to develop and maintain rapport with others.
Ability to vary approaches with others and demonstrate effective listening skills.
Experience in providing instruction to students, postdoctoral fellows, and other researchers concerning technical procedures and solutions related to flow cytometry.
Participation in the cytometry community nationwide Responsibilities 1.
Manages day-to-day activities of Flow Shared Resource and its staff.
Maintains high level of proficiency in current and evolving technologies relevant to Flow Shared Resource goals, including Spectral Flow techniques and analysis.
Keeps up to date with emerging technology applicable to the Flow Shared Resource and ensures it is equipped with state-of-the-art equipment.
Oversees new equipment testing, demonstration, and acquisition.
Analyzes workflow and determines, recommends, and oversees the implementation of methods to increase the effectiveness and efficiency of operations.
2.
Supervises laboratory staff.
Ensures that all Flow Shared Resource employees are knowledgeable in current technologies and skills.
Obtains feedback on and evaluates performance of Flow Shared Resource employees.
Counsels and disciplines employees.
Seeks advice/consent of supervisor as needed.
Interviews and makes decisions when hiring new employees.
Conducts and promotes staff continuing education and development through attending and presenting seminars and training sessions, reading articles, and managing special projects.
3.
Supervises performance of laboratory activities.
Advises and interacts with faculty and other research staff on the management, design, and technical needs of projects serviced by the Flow Shared Resource.
Ensures accuracy, reproducibility, and timeliness of results.
Reviews problems in reagent and instrument quality control.
Serves as a resource for troubleshooting laboratory problems.
Reviews and ensures cost recovery through chargebacks in compliance with established institutional guidelines.
Responsibly manages capital resources and will prepare reports in collaboration with the Associate Director of the Shared Resources for the Cancer Center.
Monitors quality control (QC), quality assurance (QA), and quality management (QM) of activities and resolves any deficiencies.
4.
Performs other related duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
5.
Attends department/ institute-specific program meetings and retreats to ensure members are well informed about services offered and learn the needs of members across the institution.
6.
Maintains regular and predictable attendance.
? Minimum Education and/or Training:
Bachelor's degree is required Minimum
Experience:
Ten (10) years of relevant post-degree work experience is required Eight (8) years of relevant post-degree work experience is required with a Master's degree Six (6) years of relevant post-degree work experience is required with a PhD Management experience is required Other InformationSt.
Jude is an Equal Opportunity EmployerNo Search FirmsSt.
Jude Children's Research Hospital does not accept unsolicited assistance from search firms for employment opportunities.
Please do not call or email.
All resumes submitted by search firms to any employee or other representative at St.
Jude via email, the internet or in any form and/or method without a valid written search agreement in place and approved by HR will result in no fee being paid in the event the candidate is hired by St.
Jude.
Recommended Skills Active Listening Adaptability Communication Customer Experience Establishing Trust Ethics Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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