Essential Duties1. Manages operating polices, administrative procedures, long-term goals, needs, and direction for the laboratory. 2. Decides the overall level and responsibilities of staff and oversees the entire laboratory 3. Responsible for the overall financial and operational responsibility for the research laboratory. 4. Develops new methodologies, biotechnologies, determine which scientific techniques will be used, which instruments will be incorporated, and which biotechnology services will be offered 5. Analyzes, develops, interprets, and summarizes scientific results. 6. Solves highly complex methodology, protocol, procedural, and research problems through original design of new protocols, procedures, and experimental approaches that will achieve goals of the research project. 7. Authorizes, organizes, and prioritizes the use of funding, laboratory space, staffing, and equipment resources to ensure timely completion of requested analysis, synthesis, and research projects. 8. May perform other duties as assigned.Required Education and ExperienceMaster's Degree in chemistry, biology, biochemistry, or other related discipline. Five years of related experience or equivalent combination of experience and education.Weekend Hours Required?OccasionalEvening Hours Required?OccasionalDuration TypeRegularWork WeekStandard (M-F equal number of hours per day)Drug ScreenNoHealth ScreeningNoBackground Check RequirementsAll candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit "Learn about background checks" under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It's Your Yale website.Searchable Job FamilyAdministration, Research/SupportExternal Gateway Posting Date10-May-2024Total # of hours to be worked:37.5Position Focus:The Wu Tsai Institute at Yale University is a university-wide initiative that seeks to understand human cognition - how we perceive, think, remember, and decide - by integrating perspectives from psychology, biology, engineering, and computation. The Institute is based at 100 College Street and contains three research centers. The Center for Neurodevelopment and Plasticity stimulates and supports research by Yale investigators on the genetic, molecular, and cellular building blocks of the brain and how they organize themselves into connections and circuits. The position reports to the Managing Director of the Institute, with technical supervision by the Center Director.Working under the direction of the Center Director and in collaboration with faculty from across Yale, this new leadership role creates an “imaging portfolio” for the Institute. The role focuses on the build and maintenance of novel pre-commercial instruments for neuroscience imaging in the Plexus space and the deployment of turnkey instrumentation in the NeuroLux facility. The role is responsible for the overall smooth operations of these facilities and designing resources and initiatives in line with the imaging needs of the diverse Institute community. Major responsibilities include:The design, implementation, troubleshooting and dissemination of new instrumentation. Working with the Center Director and advisors, set and implement priorities for the instrumentation offerings at the Plexus and NeuroLux; Acquire and oversee the installation of sophisticated equipment; Ensure that equipment produces high quality imaging data, with appropriate storage and retrieval capabilities; Assist in the development of data sharing infrastructure for Institute; coordinate data analysis and storage needs with Center for Neurocomputation and Machine Intelligence.Training users on new instrumentation and analyses methods. Provide research and technical support for research projects, studies and experimentation in support of Center research projects; develop and manage resource offerings for members of the Institute; Provide training, technical expertise, and mentorship to users; foster a culture of interdisciplinary collaboration and scientific excellence.Interfacing with partners, both academic and industry partners, in securing new equipment and resources, or in designing new instruments or improving on existing instruments. Support the facility's integration with the Institute, the University and the wider research community; assist with other uses of the facility including tours, special presentations, teaching of research methods and other courses, and advising students and other researchers.Preferred Education, Experience and Skills:PhD in engineering, physics or related technical discipline. Five or more years of postdoctoral training in related field. Extensive research experience with a track record of significant contributions including peer-reviewed publications.Posting DisclaimerThe intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.Compensation GradeAdministration & OperationsCompensation Grade ProfileLeader (27)Bargaining UnitNone - Not included in the union (Yale Union Group)Supervisory OrganizationWu Tsai InstituteTime TypeFull timeRequired Skill/Ability 1:Proven experience integrating specialized and technical optical methods to innovate, design, and create new instruments.Required Skill/Ability 2:Ability to work directly with researchers to create novel methods for microscope innovation.Required Skill/Ability 3:Excellent project management and strategic planning skills.Required Skill/Ability 4:Outstanding written and verbal communication skills.Required Skill/Ability 5:Ability to build and maintain strong partnerships and collaborations.NoteYale University is a tobacco-free campusCOVID-19 Vaccine RequirementThe University maintains policies pertaining to COVID-19. 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