Microscopy Director of Operations

Massachusetts General Hospital
United States, Massachusetts, Cambridge
600 Main Street (Show on map)
Sep 04, 2025
Designs and leads projects intended to produce research outcomes and operates independently in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and guidance of competent authorities of the research studies and projects. Will manage a team of staff and will be responsible for serving as a strategic thought partner and trusted adviser to the department. Does this position require Patient Care? No Essential Functions -Designs, guides, and implements discovery programs and develop and implement a strategic plan for the facility. -Identify appropriate facility operating metrics and regularly analyze data. -Lead and manage all operations, ensuring the smooth functioning and availability of instruments, technology platforms, and services to researchers. -Work closely with researchers across various scientific disciplines to design and optimize experiments, providing guidance on the leading techniques, protocols, and analysis for their scientific questions. -Oversee data acquisition, processing, and image analysis work flows, ensuring that high-quality imaging data is collected and stored appropriately. -Interfaces with supply chain liaison to ensure primary services agreements are consistent with regulatory guidance. -Contributes to the development of quality technical agreements as needed. -Report on core performance; investigate and provide resolution options to remedy variances from expected to actual business and performance indicators. -Oversee the maintenance, calibration, and upgrades of all equipment, ensuring optimal performance and data quality. Education: Doctorate Related Field of Study required Can this role accept experience in lieu of a degree? No Licenses and Credentials: Experience: Experience required as a Research Team Leader or Equivalent position 5-7 years required and Extensive experience in managing or directing a core facility or research laboratory. 5-7 years required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: - Exclusive organizational skills. - Ability to effectively manage staff. - Advanced degree of computer literacy. - Ability to make impartial effective outcomes. - Advanced research design and analytical skills. - Advanced database statistical skills. - In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements. - Excellent written and oral communication skills. The General Hospital Corporation is an Equal Opportunity Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.