Director for Biofluids Core
The University of Chicago

Job Info

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Department
BSD CCC - Clinical Trials Support Unit

About the Department
The University of Chicago Comprehensive Cancer Center (UCCCC) is an integral component of the Biological Sciences Division (BSD). The BSD is the largest of four Divisions of the University and includes the Pritzker School of Medicine. UCCCC administers four established scientific programs, and the NCI-sponsored Cancer Center Support Grant provides funding for ten Shared Resources. The Comprehensive Cancer Center is comprised of over 190 faculty members from twenty departments with members currently being awarded over $47 million in total direct costs in peer-reviewed cancer research grants, and $28 million in non-peer reviewed grants and contracts. The activities of the Center are broad and varied, including research, training and education, communications, fundraising, marketing, clinical trials management and community outreach.

UCCCC has one of the largest cancer clinical trials programs in the country and in the Chicago area with nearly 500 adult and pediatric therapeutic trials actively accruing patients. Many of these studies are investigator-initiated, including Phase I or I/II trials, demonstrating UCCCC commitment to translate basic research findings to the clinic through proof-of-principle and early phase studies. UCCCC opens over 250 new trials each year and accrues approximately 900 participants to therapeutic trials each year.

Job Summary
The job manages scientific research facilities or research projects. Uses considerable on-the-job experience to ensure compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies. Oversees staff, and adherence to protocol requirements and safety regulations. Works independently to prepare reports and scientific manuscripts.

This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and managing administrative functions and overseeing the Biofluids facility's technical operations. Manages professional employees, maintains fee structure, and performs general laboratory management. Develops and implements new procedures. Prepares reports and scientific publications.

This at-will position is wholly or partially funded by extramural funds (e.g., grant, gift, endowment) which is renewed under provisions set by the grantor. Your employment will be contingent upon the continued receipt of these extramural funds and your satisfactory job performance. If this position is eliminated due to the discontinuation of extramural funding, you will be given a minimum of one pay period's written notice (If exempt: 30 days, If non-exempt: 2 weeks), or pay in-lieu of notice.

Responsibilities

• Directs Biofluids core facility and research lab.
  
• Ensures compliance with cancer clinical protocol specifications.
  
• Adapts departmental plans and priorities to address resource and operational challenges.
  
• Makes decisions guided by policies, procedures and business plan; receives guidance from Senior Director.
  
• Establishes new procedures and provides technical guidance.
  
• Prepares data reports and scientific publications.
  
• Hires new professional staff, supervision, conduct performance evaluations, overseeing method development and general laboratory management.
  
• Purchases supplies, maintenance of equipment and quality assurance practices.
  
• Manages research professionals involved with compliance aspects of cancer clinical protocols specifications and collection of biospecimens for biobanking.
  
• Oversees usage and works with financial services to setup user fees for various services.
  
• Functions as lab safety manager and participates in lab inspections.
  
• Reviews research of others and conducts own research in pharmacology and pharmacogenetics.
  
• Develops goals and operating procedures, practices, and guidelines for research activity based on department strategy.
  
• Manages the laboratory facilities, including the purchase of new equipment and the maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment.
  
• Reviews research of others, and may conduct own research, in area of expertise. Edits and approves articles, reports and manuscripts. Presents research findings at meetings and/or conference. Manages the research of processes in clinical or non-clinical settings. Program and use computers to store, process, and analyze data.
  
• Performs other related work as needed.
  

Minimum Qualifications

Education:
Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:
Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Masters Degree in a related field.
  

Experience:

• At least 10 years of experience operating and managing core facilities and research labs.
  
• 7-10 years of independent policy based decision making.
  
• Experience directing or managing a growing team.
  
• Presenting at conferences and meetings.
  

Preferred Competencies

• Strong communication and organizational skills and attention to detail.
  
• Adaptability.
  
• Problem-solving. dedication to the team mission.
  
• Experience handling confidential and sensitive data with discretion.
  
• Ability to work independently and cooperatively with team members.
  
• Knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook.
  
• Familiarity with graphing software (SigmaPlot and GraphPad).
  

Working Conditions

• Ability to bend, crouch, or stoop.
  
• Ability to lift loads up tp 49lbs.
  
• Hybrid work arrangements will be considered.
  

Application Documents

• Resume (required)
  
• Cover letter (preferred)
  

When applying, the document(s) MUSTbe uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family
Research

Role Impact
People Manager

Scheduled Weekly Hours
40

Drug Test Required

Yes

Health Screen Required

Yes

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type
Salary

FLSA Status
Exempt

Pay Range
$114,000.00 - $164,000.00
The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible
Yes
The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

Posting Statement

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