About this role
Job Summary
Do you have experience providing strategic leadership and oversight for laboratory operational planning? If so, we are looking for a Senior Technical Laboratory Manager who will serve in an advisory role to the Center and Branch Chiefs and Institute Director in developing and maintaining the necessary scientific capability in the Division.
Qualifications
In order to qualify for a Senior Technical Laboratory Manager, GS-0601 position, you must have: A. Completed a full four (4) year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a Bachelor's degree or graduate/higher level degree with major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position. AND B. In addition to the basic requirement, in order to qualify for this position at the GS-14 level you must have at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: independently planning, designing, and executing laboratory operational work, including negotiating corrective actions to maintain continuity of research initiatives; applying advanced management, organizational, and budgeting knowledge to direct complex projects and serve as a principal advisor to leadership; interpreting broad or partially applicable guidelines to develop procedures and resolve novel operational problems; analyzing complex issues within laboratory systems and advising management on resource needs and project adjustments; and maintaining contacts with scientific investigators, management officials, and industry representatives to negotiate and resolve conflicting technical and operational demands.
Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application.
We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer.
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Major Duties
- As a Senior Technical Laboratory Manager, you will: Coordinate with investigators, laboratory staff, administrative officers, IT staff, facilities staff to ensure that laboratory transitions are completed efficiently and in accordance with policies and program priorities.
- Identify operational risks and resource implications associated with laboratory start-ups and closures.
- Performs administrative work and represents the lab Chiefs with budget and financial management, procurement and contracting Serves as the primary point of contact for equipment needs across all DIR laboratories.
- Participates in the design and conduct of lab experiments and studies requiring the application of a broad knowledge of scientific theories and principles of applicable research discipline.
- Personally directs and/or conducts special projects that have high priority for the laboratory with emphasis on operational activities.
- Serve as advisor to lab Chief providing budget assistance, presentation, and execution, including preparations of estimates and supporting justifications for equipment needs.