UNIV - Open Rank - Research Assistant Professor - Department of Pathology & Lab Medicine

Job Description Summary

This Assistant Director of Shared Resources works directly with the Associate Director (AD) of Shared Resources to provide oversight of Shared Resources. The Assistant AD will work in partnership with the AD SR and the other Cancer Center senior leadership to provide operational management of shared resources and the center’s shared research instrumentation. This role is instrumental in shaping the management, development, and alignment of shared resources with HCC’s research mission and objectives. The Assistant AD serves to advance HCC’s singular mission to eradicate cancer locally, nationally, and globally through innovative research, exceptional patient care, and meaningful collaboration with the communities we serve, ensuring our efforts meet local needs and achieve broader impact.

Entity

Medical University of South Carolina (MUSC - Univ)

Worker Type

Employee

Worker Sub-Type​

Faculty

Cost Center

CC001002 COM PATH Basic Research CC

Pay Rate Type

Salary

Pay Grade

University-00

Pay Range

0.00 - 0.00 - 0.000

Scheduled Weekly Hours

4

Work Shift

Job Description

Primary responsibility for the leadership role will include:

• Strategic Oversight:

• • Collaborate with the AD to provide leadership and oversight of the shared resources to support our Cancer Center Support Grant (CCSG)

  • Collaborate with the AD and senior leadership to develop, implement, and evaluate policies, procedures, and strategic plans for shared resources.

  • Provide significant input into the management and direction of shared resource operations to support the research mission of HCC.

  • Work closely with faculty, researchers, and administrative teams to identify evolving research needs and develop solutions to enhance research capabilities.

 

• Operational Management:

• • Work with senior leadership and HCC finance and administration to ensure the effective and efficient operation of shared resources, including budgeting, resource allocation, and service delivery.

  • Monitor and assess the utilization, performance, and impact of shared resources, recommending improvements and innovations as needed.

  • Work with AD SR and SR Directors to take corrective actions to improve efficiencies, enhance utilization, and mitigate operational issues when necessary.

  • Review core operational processes to reduce redundancies and increase efficiencies.

  • Develop best practices for operational processes across shared resources.

  • Optimize and formalize workflow between shared resources.

 

• Professional Development & Mentorship:

• • Maintain active extramurally funded research programs; Publishes original reports in high impact peer-reviewed journals; and Provides service to professional societies.

  • Provide guidance, mentorship, and support to shared resource staff.

  • Promote a culture of excellence, innovation, and continuous improvement within shared resource operations.

Qualifications:

• Education: Advanced degree (MD, DO, PhD) in biomedical sciences.

• Preferred Experience & Skills:

• • Must hold faculty appointment at MUSC

  • Must be HCC Program member

  • 3-5 years’ experience in a cancer center or academic research environment

  • Ability to manage administrative operations

  • Experience with compliance (e.g., biosafety, regulatory, human subjects’ protection)

  • Strong team management skills

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities

  • Ability to analyze and prepare comprehensive reports

  • Knowledge of current trends in research technology and core facility management

  • Demonstrated success in developing and implementing new initiatives in a research setting

Additional Job Description

Physical Requirements: (Note: The following descriptions are applicable to this section: Continuous - 6-8 hours per shift; Frequent - 2-6 hours per shift; Infrequent - 0-2 hours per shift) Ability to perform job functions in an upright position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions in a seated position. (Frequent) Ability to perform job functions while walking/mobile. (Frequent) Ability to work indoors. (Continuous) Ability to work outdoors in all weather and temperature extremes. (Infrequent) Ability to work in confined/cramped spaces. (Infrequent) Ability to perform job functions from kneeling positions. (Infrequent) Ability to squat and perform job functions. (Infrequent) Ability to perform 'pinching' operations. (Infrequent) Ability to fully use both hands/arms. (Frequent) Ability to perform repetitive motions with hands/wrists/elbows and shoulders. (Frequent) Ability to reach in all directions. (Frequent) Possess good finger dexterity. (Continuous) Ability to maintain tactile sensory functions. (Continuous) Ability to lift and carry 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lift objects, up to 15 lbs., from floor level to height of 36 inches, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to lower objects, up to 15 lbs., from height of 36 inches to floor level, unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to push/pull objects, up to 15 lbs., unassisted. (Infrequent) Ability to maintain 20/40 vision, corrected, in one eye or with both eyes. (Continuous) Ability to see and recognize objects close at hand. (Frequent) Ability to see and recognize objects at a distance. (Frequent) Ability to determine distance/relationship between objects; depth perception. (Continuous) Good peripheral vision capabilities. (Continuous) Ability to maintain hearing acuity, with correction. (Continuous) Ability to perform gross motor functions with frequent fine motor movements. (Frequent)

If you like working with energetic enthusiastic individuals, you will enjoy your career with us!

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