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Posted Job TitleAssociate Director, Technical Laboratory Operations, Program for Comparative Medicine (Gene Therapy Program)Job Profile TitleAssociate Director D, ResearchJob Description SummaryThe Gene Therapy Program (GTP) is entering a new era of unprecedented opportunity with the great potential to reshape the face of medicine, as we know it. Our discoveries have set the stage for successful treatments and possibly even cures for devastating genetic diseases. GTP is a complex R&D organization consisting of research laboratories supported by multiple core functions which provide internal capacity to perform gene transfer studies from basic research through Phase 1 proof-of-concept human trials.Due to continued growth of our program, we are searching for a new Associate Director, PCM Technical Laboratory Operations to support our Program of Comparative Medicine PCM, GxP operations at the Discovery Labs and TRL Facility.
As the Associate Director, PCM Technical Laboratory Operations, you will oversee animal facilities technical operations and related laboratory/research equipment management supporting animal research, and related GLP studies. The position will require extensive amounts of document review and equipment database management.
The Associate Director shall:
Possess a solid working understanding of the technical, equipment, and materials needs of the GTP animal and research facilities.
Track and ensure that all research equipment at the site remains accessible and in operable condition: manage and schedule installations, repairs, calibrations, certifications, validations, decontaminations end of life decommissions and replacement.
Develop relationships with service contractors and equipment technicians to efficiently coordinate repairs and preventative maintenance of equipment.
Manage equipment database confirming all equipment maintenance and repair activities are appropriately scheduled and all associated records are reviewed, approved and up to date.
Author SOPs for laboratory equipment and provide or coordinate staff training on those SOPs.
Oversee the resolution of facility issues and assist with animal facility renovation planning and the purchase of large equipment.
Provide direction and oversight to PCM staff as needed in the support and execution of installations, repairs, calibrations, certifications, validations, and decontaminations.
Provide on-call emergency response for equipment as needed.
Qualifications:
Required:
Bachelor's Degree and 5-7 years of direct laboratory experience, including experience in technical laboratory management (preferably in the biological sciences); or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
2+ years of experience with managing scientific equipment.
2+ years experience working in a GLP or other regulated environment.
Experience with managing equipment service contracts.
Clear and effective written and oral communication skills.
Outstanding organizational and time management skills.
Customer service oriented with the ability to deal with multiple constituencies (faculty, technicians, vendors, University departments, etc.).
Must thrive in a team environment.
Preferred:
Knowledge of University of Pennsylvania policies and processes; knowledge of GLP and GMP regulations with respect to equipment; advanced MS Excel and/or databasing knowledge; familiarity with formal databasing systems; basic understanding of laboratory safety practices.
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