Director, West Campus Analytical Core (WCAC)

Overview

1. Define and implement the scientific vision and strategic direction for WCAC, aligning core capabilities with current and emerging faculty research needs across Yale.
2. Evaluate, expand, and refresh the analytical service portfolio to maintain WCAC’s competitiveness and relevance.
3. Provide consultation and training for several mass spectrometers including Orbitrap, Q-TOF, and QQQ platforms.
4. Provide overall leadership for WCAC operations, ensuring high-quality, reliable, and cost-effective services.
5. Oversee planning, acquisition, installation, and lifecycle management of major analytical instrumentation.
6. Manage budgets, recharge models, service contracts, and long-term financial planning in partnership with core administration.
7. Build and sustain strong partnerships with faculty and serve as key personnel on grant and equipment proposals.
8. Recruit, supervise, and mentor core scientists and technical staff, fostering a culture of excellence and collaboration.
9. Ensure compliance with laboratory safety, regulatory requirements, and university policies.
10. Represent WCAC within the broader scientific community and engage vendors and external partners.

Required Skills and Abilities

1. Significant scientific expertise in analytical technologies supported by WCAC.
2. Demonstrated experience managing complex scientific operations and shared research facilities.
3. Strong communication, leadership, and strategic planning skills.

Preferred Education and Experience

PhD in a relevant discipline and experience within shared instrumentation facilities.

Principal Responsibilities

1. User Training: Refine training methodologies and train and mentor users of the research core, providing guidance and expertise.
2. Experiment Support: Collaborate closely with researchers and lead complex projects requiring customized solutions within the research core.
3. Facility/Instrument Support: Lead and manage research projects within the research core.
4. Technique Development: Contribute to the development of research strategies within the research core and evaluate and implement cutting-edge technologies and methodologies.
5. Data Analysis/Interpretation: Analyze and interpret complex scientific data, providing critical insights and recommendations.
6. Equipment Procurement: Assist in the evaluation, acquisition, and maintenance of research core equipment.
7. Professional Development: Stay updated with emerging research trends and technologies. Participate and present in professional development activities and scientific conferences, representing the research core at conferences and events.
8. Scientific Participation: Collaborate with users on manuscript preparation and grant proposals, as applicable.
9. Staff Training and Mentoring: Mentor and support junior staff members in their professional growth.
10. Leadership: Collaborate with senior core leadership on research core-related initiatives.
11. Finance and Admin: Support the Core Director with development and implementation of strategic plans and budgets for the research core.
12. Vendor Relations: Oversees strategic vendor partnerships, manages negotiations, and evaluates vendor performance for the research core.
13. Education and Outreach: Develop education and outreach activities within the core, including tours, events, etc.

Required Education and Experience

Master's Degree in a related discipline and five years of related experience or an equivalent combination of skills, education, and experience.