The Immune Monitoring and Discovery Platform (IMDP), housed within the OSUCCC-James Pelotonia Institute for Immuno-Oncology (PIIO), operates as a technological hub that provides comprehensive cell-, tissue-, and molecular-based immunoassays to support and drive innovative immuno-oncology (IO) research. We are seeking a highly motivated individual with experience in laboratory management to lead technical support and resource management for the IMDP.

The Research Laboratory Manager will:

• Work closely with fellow leaders of immunophenotyping, imaging, and immunogenomics on technical issues and laboratory operations, including regulatory affairs (IBC, IACUC, IRB, EHS),

• Partner with IMDP technology leaders on validation, optimization, and implementation of highly complex state of the art technologies and serve as a subject matter expert on immune monitoring lab procedures,

• Be responsible (and/or oversee) for QA/QC on all instruments as well as maintenance agreements and routine service,

• Be responsible for access to services, review of usage, and billing,

• Supervise and train IMDP technical staff,

• Participate in research project planning, design, execution, data collection, analysis and interpretation of results,

• Facilitate the purchase of new equipment, and/or obtain quotes from vendors; also ensure the facility is getting discounts for antibodies or other consumables)

• Work with the PIIO administration to establish and revise (when necessary) recharge rates for IMDP services,

• Participate in routine laboratory maintenance: ordering, stocking of supplies, and other duties as required.

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience.

• 3 years of relevant experience required.

• Requires successful completion of a background check; qualified candidates may be asked to complete a pre-employment physical, including a drug screen.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Masters degree (or equivalent in experience) in an appropriate biological/health science or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

• 4-8 years of relevant experience preferred.

Preferred Requirements:

• Experience with flow cytometry is preferred.

• Knowledge of immunology or cancer biology is preferred.

• Experience with molecular biology and/or cellular biology is preferred.

• Excellent people skills and the ability to work within a team required.

• Ability to translate, adapt and apply academic and/or practical knowledge in the conduct of biological/health science research is required.

• Previous experience with laboratory management is required.

Function: Research Administration

Sub Function: Laboratory Research and Operations

Career Band : People Leader - Managerial

Career Level: M1

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Target hiring range for this position: $62,700 - $83,600 annual salary