"Senior Scientist/Lab Manager"

Position Highlights

The Lab Manager will support the Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery by overseeing the lab and research initiatives of Dr. Craig Weinkauf. The successful candidate will join a group of highly impactful and collaborative clinical faculty. This position requires a high degree of professionalism. Exercising initiative, resourcefulness, integrity and good judgement will be essential.

Outstanding UA benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance plans; life insurance and disability programs; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays; UA/ASU/NAU tuition reduction for the employee and qualified family members; retirement plans; access to UA recreation and cultural activities; and more!

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Duties & Responsibilities

• The Senior Scientist/Lab Manager will support the Department of Surgery, Division of Vascular Surgery by overseeing the lab and research initiatives using the knowledge of Cardiovascular Medicine/Surgery & Neurology; Extracranial and Intracranial Carotid Atheroscleric Desease, Cognitive Impairment, & Dementia; Clinical & Biomedical Research, Data Management/Analysis, & Manuscript Writing; and Oversight of Laboratory Personnel & Ensuring Adequate/Safe use of Current Laborary Techniques.
• Will hire, direct and develop staff, as well as manage performance, recognize, and reward employees using the knowledge of Cardiovascular Medicine/Surgery & Neurology; Extracranial and Intracranial Carotid Atheroscleric Desease, Cognitive Impairment, & Dementia; Clinical & Biomedical Research, Data Management/Analysis, & Manuscript Writing; and Oversight of Laboratory Personnel & Ensuring Adequate/Safe use of Current Laborary Techniques.
• Oversight of laboratory personnel and ensuring use of current laboratory techniques, procedures, and equipment operations are responsibilities of this position using the knowledge of Cardiovascular Medicine/Surgery & Neurology; Extracranial and Intracranial Carotid Atheroscleric Desease, Cognitive Impairment, & Dementia; Clinical & Biomedical Research, Data Management/Analysis, & Manuscript Writing; and Oversight of Laboratory Personnel & Ensuring Adequate/Safe use of Current Laborary Techniques.
• Develop and review the Vascular Surgery strategic and operational plans, and assure proper resources to staffing using the knowledge of Cardiovascular Medicine/Surgery & Neurology; Extracranial and Intracranial Carotid Atheroscleric Desease, Cognitive Impairment, & Dementia; Clinical & Biomedical Research, Data Management/Analysis, & Manuscript Writing; and Oversight of Laboratory Personnel & Ensuring Adequate/Safe use of Current Laborary Techniques.
• Manage work of those recruiting subjects, ensuring eligibility, and understanding of clinical study (i.e. screening, interviewing, and explaining informed consent) using the knowledge of Cardiovascular Medicine/Surgery & Neurology; Extracranial and Intracranial Carotid Atheroscleric Desease, Cognitive Impairment, & Dementia; Clinical & Biomedical Research, Data Management/Analysis, & Manuscript Writing; and Oversight of Laboratory Personnel & Ensuring Adequate/Safe use of Current Laborary Techniques.
• Accountable for developing and managing research lab policies, administrative operating procedures, and work of laboratory personnel using the knowledge of Cardiovascular Medicine/Surgery & Neurology; Extracranial and Intracranial Carotid Atheroscleric Desease, Cognitive Impairment, & Dementia; Clinical & Biomedical Research, Data Management/Analysis, & Manuscript Writing; and Oversight of Laboratory Personnel & Ensuring Adequate/Safe use of Current Laborary Techniques.
• Oversee the collection, process, and storage of clinical research data using the knowledge of Cardiovascular Medicine/Surgery & Neurology; Extracranial and Intracranial Carotid Atheroscleric Desease, Cognitive Impairment, & Dementia; Clinical & Biomedical Research, Data Management/Analysis, & Manuscript Writing; and Oversight of Laboratory Personnel & Ensuring Adequate/Safe use of Current Laborary Techniques.
• Analyze and maintain database for tracking subjects and specimens using the knowledge of Cardiovascular Medicine/Surgery & Neurology; Extracranial and Intracranial Carotid Atheroscleric Desease, Cognitive Impairment, & Dementia; Clinical & Biomedical Research, Data Management/Analysis, & Manuscript Writing; and Oversight of Laboratory Personnel & Ensuring Adequate/Safe use of Current Laborary Techniques.
• Manage quality control and safety programs to ensure high quality diagnostic testing and all laboratory activities comply with regulatory aspects of research programs using the knowledge of Cardiovascular Medicine/Surgery & Neurology; Extracranial and Intracranial Carotid Atheroscleric Desease, Cognitive Impairment, & Dementia; Clinical & Biomedical Research, Data Management/Analysis, & Manuscript Writing; and Oversight of Laboratory Personnel & Ensuring Adequate/Safe use of Current Laborary Techniques.
• Responsible for data analysis, writing manuscripts, and preparing grant proposals using the knowledge of Cardiovascular Medicine/Surgery & Neurology; Extracranial and Intracranial Carotid Atheroscleric Desease, Cognitive Impairment, & Dementia; Clinical & Biomedical Research, Data Management/Analysis, & Manuscript Writing; and Oversight of Laboratory Personnel & Ensuring Adequate/Safe use of Current Laborary Techniques.
• Work with UAHS Office of Research Administration and other central support units in the preparation of proposal budgets, subcontracts, and identifying institutional resources using the knowledge of Cardiovascular Medicine/Surgery & Neurology; Extracranial and Intracranial Carotid Atheroscleric Desease, Cognitive Impairment, & Dementia; Clinical & Biomedical Research, Data Management/Analysis, & Manuscript Writing; and Oversight of Laboratory Personnel & Ensuring Adequate/Safe use of Current Laborary Techniques.
• Manages purchasing, maintenance, and handling of lab equipment and supplies in compliance with all federal, state, and local regulations using the knowledge of Cardiovascular Medicine/Surgery & Neurology; Extracranial and Intracranial Carotid Atheroscleric Desease, Cognitive Impairment, & Dementia; Clinical & Biomedical Research, Data Management/Analysis, & Manuscript Writing; and Oversight of Laboratory Personnel & Ensuring Adequate/Safe use of Current Laborary Techniques.
• Responsible for analyzing operational costs and leading efficiency improvements using the knowledge of Cardiovascular Medicine/Surgery & Neurology; Extracranial and Intracranial Carotid Atheroscleric Desease, Cognitive Impairment, & Dementia; Clinical & Biomedical Research, Data Management/Analysis, & Manuscript Writing; and Oversight of Laboratory Personnel & Ensuring Adequate/Safe use of Current Laborary Techniques.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree or equivalent advanced learning attained through professional level experience required. 3 years of related work experience or equivalent combination of education and work experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Research, Science, Engineering, or Medicine or foreign equivalent. Three (3) years of experience as a Research Coordinator, Research Specialist, Research Fellow, Medical Instructor, or Physician.

FLSA: Exempt Full Time/Part Time: Full Time Number of Hours Worked per Week: 40 Job FTE: 1.0 Work Calendar: Fiscal Job Category: Research Benefits Eligible: Yes - Full Benefits Rate of Pay: DOE Compensation Type: salary at 1.0 full-time equivalency (FTE) Grade: 9

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Career Stream and Level: M1 Job Family: Research & Lab Job Function: Research Type of criminal background check required: Name-based criminal background check (non-security sensitive) Number of Vacancies: 1 Contact Information for Candidates: Jessica Holmgren | jholmgren@arizona.edu Open Until Filled: Yes Documents Needed to Apply: Resume and Cover Letter