Director, Research Core (Advanced Human-Relevant Technologies)
Core
Lead the launch and operations of the Advanced Human-Relevant Technologies (AHRT) Core, a new facility facilitating researchers' success with organoids and other advanced human-relevant research technologies (NAMs).
Role type
Director of Research Core (Scientific Operations & Strategy)
Builds
Organoid generation and distribution, cell-based assay development and screening, custom media manufacturing, and computational modeling/AI-assisted NAMs approaches.
Domain
Biomedical research, organoid technology, New Approach Methodologies (NAMs), tissue engineering.
Deliverable
production ML models | product features | dashboards & analysis | research | client delivery | infrastructure
Required skills
Scientific operations management, protocol development and validation, team hiring and training, grant application support, financial oversight, stakeholder engagement, strategic planning, network building, compliance coordination.
Preferred skills
Hands-on experience with 3D in vitro human models (organoids, stem cell-derived systems), fluorescence/confocal imaging, supervising research teams, managing core research facilities, budget management, securing extramural funding.
Technologies
Organoids, pluripotent stem cell-derived systems, organs-on-a-chip, micro physiological systems, core facility management software.
Responsibilities
Lead launch and operations of the AHRT Core; establish core services, SOPs, and workflows; develop and validate protocols and assays; hire, train, and manage core personnel; deliver scientific operations including organoid generation and assay development; consult with investigators on NAMs; train researchers on AHRT technologies; adapt to emerging NAMs technologies; manage financial operations and seek funding; build relationships with peer institutions.
Seniority
Director, strategic leadership & hands-on scientific operations
