Why Jackson Laboratory
FY2024 · Form 990Its mission and biggest programs, as filedConducts genomic research to find cures for diseases while providing educational programs and training for students, teachers, and biomedical scientists.
- Develop and provide genetic resources the Jackson Laboratory (jax) is a global resource for developing, distributing and analyzing innovative models of human disease. IT offers an array of model creation, husbandry and diagnostic and analytical services, ranging from custom breeding…$323.2M spent in FY2024
- Biomedical research the laboratory's researchers combine experience in mammalian genetics and human genomics to shape an integrated approach to personalized medicine. Scientists work collaboratively and cross-discipline, leveraging expertise in cancer, immunology, neurogenetics, life-cycle biology, the microbiome, and computational biology. More…$186M spent in FY2024
- Education and training the Laboratory offers educational programs for scientists throughout their careers from stem education for high school students and training for science and math teachers to courses and conferences for experienced researchers defining the cutting edge of genomics…$13M spent in FY2024
Before you apply
FY2024 · Form 990Independent: from IRS data, not the orgAbout the role
The org's own posting, as writtenAssociate Director, Histopathology Sciences The Histopathology Sciences (HPS) Associate Director manages a multi-user, multi-core facility that includes, but is not limited to, Clinical Chemistry, Electron Microscopy, Histology and Research Necropsy Services. This includes oversight of ~$3.0MM combined operating, R&D and capital budgets. The HPS Associate Director oversees several direct reports in all component areas, including individual core managers and supervisors and/or senior technologists.
Clinical Chemistry, Histology, Electron Microscopy and Research Necropsy Service directly support multiple programs at all five JAX campuses, including research, production and diagnostic/pathology functions. Fulfilling these responsibilities requires extensive knowledge of multiple phenotyping technologies, including microscopy, sample handling/processing and the command of basic research principles as well as good leadership, management and communication skills. Oversight of this group includes staff management and guiding service development and process improvement as well as forecasting and budgeting.
Added administrative responsibilities may include metric development and monitoring as well as grant applications and related reporting.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
Managing Operations - Overseeing operational management of cores including: Develop/establish major schedules, project management assignments and the allocation of manpower, space and equipment to ensure departmental commitments are met in compliance with institutional standards of operation and safety. Oversee instrument and facility operations and maintenance. Facilitate troubleshooting in a timely manner. Ensure services are delivered within reasonable and established turn-around times. Manage direct reporting staff and activity; ensure best practices are followed by core supervisors and their direct reports.
Assess employee performance including written reviews, assuring technical growth and competence through goal setting and facilitated training. Recruit and train new personnel as needed. Establish and ensure service QC . Monitor adherence to department and institutional policy; assure SOPs and best practices are identified, incorporated and followed as part of service routine. Administrative Duties - Responsible for administrative aspects of service operations including: Responsibility for the cores’ operating and capital budgets, space, technology and service expansion planning.
Develop operating and capital budgets, operate facility within budget, overseeing subsequent management for all reporting areas; provide forecasting; participate in costing. Oversee or directly deliver activity tracking and billing activities - assuring that all required records are maintained and all billing is completed in an accurate and timely manner. Participate in grant writing as required; responsible for grant reporting when applicable. Serve on institutional committees as needed. Participate in…
About Jackson Laboratory
From its Form 990- Budget $652.5M · Medical Research
- Staff 2,983 · founded 1929
- Pays its leaders $515K–$2.5M (12 reported)
- Open jobs 53 · Jobs at Jackson Laboratory · Full 990 report