Director of Research Operations (Facility Operations Leader)

The Herman B Wells Center for Pediatric Research conducts basic science and translational research within the Department of Pediatrics at Indiana University School of Medicine. The Wells Center houses more than 200 faculty investigators, staff, and trainees seeking answers to the most pressing questions related to childhood illness.

With the collaboration between scientists and physicians, the center aims to increase knowledge of causes and mechanisms of serious pediatric diseases. Our goal is to develop innovative approaches to the diagnosis and treatment of sick children in Indiana and beyond.

Job Summary

Department-Specific Responsibilities

• Serves as senior lab manager and building operations manager in the Cancer Research Building (R4).
• Monitors the day-to-day activities and staff of the research facilities.
• Provides training to lab staff as needed, and assuring compliance with safety policies and other regulatory compliance.
• Manages laboratory operations of the R4 building and coordinate and facilitate communications with internal and external customers regarding building operations.
• Provides support to research faculty and staff based at R4/Wells Center.
• Coordinates activities of shared core facilities and monitors the use of these facilities for research projects.
• Assists the investigators in conducting research requiring expertise in the application and adaptation of selected research techniques, equipment, and procedures.
• Supervises research staff during use of core facilities.
• Participates in protocol development, data analysis and report preparation.
• Maintains fiscal accountability of the program and approves expenditures for the core laboratories.
• Responsible for quality assurance, proper documentation (including SOPs for core laboratories), reporting, and record keeping related to all common shared equipment and space including that required by institutional oversight committees (i.e., IACUC and IRB).
• Conducts regular meetings with lab representatives in R4/Wells Center to discuss various issues in common laboratory operation and responsibilities.

General Responsibilities

• Provides day-to-day operational management of Facility Operations staff.
• Establishes short-term operational objectives.
• Identifies operational issues and/or areas of improvement and implements solutions to improve processes and/or operational efficiency.
• Analyzes, monitors, and evaluates performance of assigned staff; establishes work priorities, conducts performance reviews, and provides corrective action as needed.
• Ensures adequate staffing and effective scheduling; participates and informs employment decisions for assigned staff.
• Provides direct supervision and oversight of assigned staff and activities; impacts, and is held accountable for, the performance of team and/or assigned staff.
• Ensures and provides training to assigned staff to improve Facility Operations; researches and identifies development opportunities for assigned staff.
• Researches and stays up-to-date on new industry Facility Operations standards, best practices, and emerging technology; keeps next-level leader(s) informed of trends as well as significant problems.

Qualifications

Combinations of related education and experience may be considered. Education beyond the minimum required may be substituted for work experience. Work experience beyond the minimum required may be substituted for education.

EDUCATION

Required

• Bachelor's degree in business, inventory management, controls, facilities management, or related field

WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

• 2 years in business, inventory management, controls, facilities management, or related field

Preferred

• Experience with Lab equipment (including complex biochemical and optical instruments), computers, phones
• 2 years of research experience

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

• Valid driver's license and ability to be insured by Indiana University upon date of hire

SKILLS

Required

• Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner
• Strong verbal communication and listening skills
• Proficient communication skills
• Effective leadership skills
• Demonstrated problem solving skills
• Demonstrates a high commitment to quality
• Ability to simultaneously handle multiple priorities
• Understanding of budgets and budgeting process.
• Knowledge and understanding of Microsoft Office programs such as Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
• Ability to successfully complete required training programs.

Working Conditions / Demands

This role regularly requires the ability to effectively communicate. This role frequently requires the ability to handle equipment. This role frequently requires the ability to remain stationary and ascend/descend ladders/stairs. This role requires the ability to move objects weighing up to 25 pounds. The role requires the ability to detect items in close proximity as well as far away; discern between colors; detect objects in peripheral space of self; discern items in detail; and to have good depth perception. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential functions with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Indianapolis, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$71,000 - $81,000 per year based on experience.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

• Multiple plan options for medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
• Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
• Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
• Additional supplemental retirement plan options
• Tuition benefit for IU classes
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Paid Parental Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure .

Job Classification

Career Level: Operational

FLSA: Exempt

Job Function: Engineering, Trades & Facility

Job Family: Facility Management
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This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University's Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information .

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