Research Operations Manager
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Job no: 527115
Work type: Administrative & Professional
Senior management: College of Veterinary Medicine
Department: Vet Med Research & Graduate Studies
Location: Blacksburg, Virginia
Categories: Other, Research / Scientific, Veterinary Medicine, Program/Project Management
The Research Operations Manager plays a pivotal role in ensuring the seamless operation of research activities within the Virginia-Maryland College of Veterinary Medicine's Office of Research and Graduate Studies. This multifaceted role encompasses a range of responsibilities, including managing research facilities, overseeing service centers, maintaining research equipment, managing inventory, ensuring compliance with regulations, upholding safety standards, and effectively managing personnel. The Research Operations Manager directly supervises a diverse team consisting of service center staff, office-funded technicians, shared lab personnel, and lab support personnel. Reporting directly to the Associate Dean of Research and Graduate Studies, this role is instrumental in driving the college's research objectives forward.
Master's degree in a relevant field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Proven track record of effective leadership, project management and team management.
Prior lab experience/lab management/ lab maintenance.
Prior research experience.
Strong organizational acumen and adeptness in problem-solving.
In-depth knowledge and experience with research equipment, facilities management, and safety protocols.
Excellent communication skills to facilitate collaboration among diverse stakeholders.
Prior experience in research operations or related fields is highly desirable.
Salary; to commensurate with experience
The successful candidate will be required to have a criminal conviction check.
About Virginia Tech
Dedicated to its motto, Ut Prosim (That I May Serve), Virginia Tech pushes the boundaries of knowledge by taking a hands-on, transdisciplinary approach to preparing scholars to be leaders and problem-solvers. A comprehensive land-grant institution that enhances the quality of life in Virginia and throughout the world, Virginia Tech is an inclusive community dedicated to knowledge, discovery, and creativity. The university offers more than 280 majors to a diverse enrollment of more than 36,000 undergraduate, graduate, and professional students in eight undergraduate colleges, a school of medicine, a veterinary medicine college, Graduate School, and Honors College. The university has a significant presence across Virginia, including the Innovation Campus in Northern Virginia; the Health Sciences and Technology Campus in Roanoke; sites in Newport News and Richmond; and numerous Extension offices and research centers. A leading global research institution, Virginia Tech conducts more than $500 million in research annually.
Virginia Tech does not discriminate against employees, students, or applicants on the basis of age, color, disability, sex (including pregnancy), gender, gender identity, gender expression, genetic information, national origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sexual orientation, or military status, or otherwise discriminate against employees or applicants who inquire about, discuss, or disclose their compensation or the compensation of other employees or applicants, or on any other basis protected by law.
If you are an individual with a disability and desire an accommodation, please contact Jessica Crawford at crawjd@vt.edu during regular business hours at least 10 business days prior to the event.
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