The University of Michigan seeks a dynamic and experienced Director to lead the CLASS Laboratory. The successful candidate will oversee all laboratory operations, with an emphasis on maintaining current services, ensuring continuity in long-term projects, particularly the Study of Women's Health Across the Nation (SWAN) grant, and upholding the highest standards in assay development, biospecimen management, and client engagement.

The Director will play a critical leadership role in supporting ongoing scientific and clinical collaborations and ensuring that the CLASS Laboratory continues to operate as a trusted, CAP accredited resource for research and diagnostics.

• Laboratory Management
  • Oversee the day-to-day operations of the CLASS lab. 
  • Supervise research and support personnel and conduct training in laboratory methods and procedures.
  • Supervise the manufacture specimen collection kits for multiple research projects.
  • Supervise assay performance for multiple research projects.
• Assay Development & Methodology
  • Select and approve appropriate assay methodologies aligned with the Laboratory service model.
  • Oversee the onboarding and implementation of new assay techniques and equipment.
  • Lead and manage current and future immunoassay development projects.
• Biorepository Oversight
  • Manage a College of American Pathologists (CAP) accredited biorepository.
  • Ensure appropriate response protocols to freezer or power outages, and lead compliance and renewal processes for BAP accreditation.
  • Advise on biospecimen collection standards and protocols, ensuring best practices based on the intended scientific use.
• Financial Management & Recharge Program
  • Design and regularly update rates for Assay and Kit Recharge, in compliance with the institution's recharge program policies.
  • Generate invoices for non-routine Laboratory services and ensure accurate and timely billing.
  • Monitors recharge cost reimbursement budgets.
• Grant & Client Collaboration
  • Foster and maintain collaborative relationships with internal and external clients.
  • Provide consultation and technical support to researchers utilizing CLASS Laboratory services, promoting high quality research outcomes.
  • Maintain the current scope of services offered by the CLASS Laboratory.
  • Uphold and manage existing collaborative and contractual relationships, with particular focus on the SWAN grant and its ongoing requirements
  • Author and co-author publications, collaborates with other researchers on manuscripts, abstracts and other publications of research findings. May co-present with Principal Investigator at meetings and conferences.

• Advanced degree (PhD, MD, or equivalent) in biomedical sciences, clinical laboratory sciences, or a related field.
• 6+ years of research laboratory experience with biospecimen collection and handling protocols.
• Proven experience in laboratory management, including assay development and biorepository oversight.
• Familiarity with grant management and compliance processes.
• Familiarity with long-term research projects involving biospecimens and longitudinal data.
• Knowledge of CAP accreditation standards and procedures.
• Demonstrated ability to manage budgets and service recharges in a research or clinical Laboratory setting.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, with a collaborative leadership style.

• Experience working in an academic or clinical research environment.
• Background in immunoassay development and validation.

Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.

This position supports a hybrid work schedule.

This is a term-limited appointment that will end one year from appointment start date, with the potential for an extension depending upon available funding and performance.

Michigan Public Health is seeking a dynamic staff member with a commitment to contributing to a welcoming environment for all members of our community.
 

Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days.  The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended.

The University of Michigan is an equal employment opportunity employer.