Core Director III – Cellular Imaging
Emory University
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Atlanta • United States
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About the role
- Responsible for the overall day-to-day operation and management of the imaging core
- Ensuring efficient, reliable, and high-quality services for the research community
- Oversight of core staff, daily core activities, instrumentation availability, user access, scheduling, and operational workflows
- Develops and manages the core’s operating budget
- Establishes and reviews recharge rates for microscopes and image analysis workstations
- Contributes to strategic planning and long-term vision for the imaging core
- Develops an overall business plan for the core
- Participates in the strategic planning of both services and equipment for the core facility
- Conducts benchmarking against peer institutions and implements decisions
- Maintains informed of the use of the facility and assists with planning experiments
- Proactively markets the core to the scientific community
Requirements
- PhD or MD and four years of professional level experience in a technical or research lab
- A master's degree and six years of professional level experience or a bachelor's degree and eight years of professional level experience may also be considered
- Detailed knowledge of the laboratory technique or equipment required to support core services
- Minimum of five (5) years of hands-on microscopy experience, including operation and support of advanced light microscopy systems
- Demonstrated experience with image acquisition and image analysis, including quantitative analysis and data management
- Management or supervisory experience, including oversight of personnel, workflows, or shared research resources
- Experience working with budgets, including financial planning, cost recovery, rate setting, or monitoring expenditures
Benefits
- Health and safety information regarding potential exposure to hazardous chemicals
- Working with human blood, body fluids, tissues, or other potentially infectious materials
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
microscopyimage acquisitionimage analysisquantitative analysisdata managementfinancial planningcost recoveryrate settingbudget managementlaboratory techniques
Soft Skills
managementsupervisory experiencestrategic planningmarketingcommunicationorganizational skillsleadershipcollaborationproblem-solvingworkflow oversight
Certifications
PhDMDmaster's degreebachelor's degree