Director, Tissue Core, Som, Stravitz Sanyal - Richmond, United States - Virginia Commonwealth University

Virginia Commonwealth University

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Richmond, United States

3 weeks ago

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Mark Lane

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Position Summary:

The Director of the Tissue Core will be critical to support the scientific mission of the Liver Institute.

The Institute has recently onboarded a Chief Scientific Officer and our scientific strategic plan requires the hiring of this position to support core projects designated as main-line projects for SSLI related to tissue/histology, molecular biology and spatial transcriptomic studies.

Assistant Directors support strategic goals and the university mission by providing daily administration of a research program or administrative function.

They are operational managers responsible for the supervision and development of staff or the development and implementation of services.

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Core Responsibilities:

Oversee histology procedures (tissue processing, staining, scanning, SHG imaging)
Working with Dept. of Pathology for development of immunohistochemistry methods
Oversee confocal, Digital and Fluorescence microscopy, spatial transcriptomics and proteomics equipment at SSLI
Work with VCU imaging core and Massey imaging core to facilitate imaging of tissue for SSLI members
To oversee collection and storage on preclinical tissue and histology and work with Biorepository staff to ensure safe storage and retrieval
To work collaboratively with the Director of the Biorepository and SSLI IT team for seamless integration of tissue core and biorepository activities
To work with Director of SSLI and Chief Scientific Officer and Director of Biorepository to review requests for mouse tissue by 3rd parties external to VCU
Ensure timeliness of scanning of all patient liver biopsies for Hepatology (for those who have signed biorepository consent) and to work with Director of Biorepository and Data IT team to ensure compliance and ability to retrieve histology for analytics
To work with Hepatology faculty to host liver biopsy conference for training program and maintain histology access for teaching conferences
Develop and maintain a charge master for use of imaging core for different tiers of SSLI members and for grant development
Oversee and conduct histologybased imaging studies and image capture/analysis for research projects.
To oversee maintenance of equipment related to histological and microscopy studies
To meet with SSLI members who need histology and microscopy services to facilitate protocol development and set up study implementation and use of core facilities.
Responsible for training activities within the core for use of microscopy and tissue equipment.

25% - Design and Analysis of specific projects related to tissue/histology, molecular biology and spatial transcriptomic studies

15% Design and work with SSLI Data Core Omics scientists to design studies using spatial transcriptomics, proteomics and single cell RNA seq
10% Design and implement data flow from SSLI core lab to bioinformatics team
25% Work with Biorepository and IT teams to ensure data integrity and storage of data in a secure manner
25% Participate in meetings with external sponsors related to access to directors' projects and develop scope of work packages for review by the director and SSLI leadership and compliance prior to approval for sharing.

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Minimum Hiring Standards:

Master's of Science in basic science discipline
At least 15 years of experience in Histology Lab management with experience in tissue culture, molecular pathology and histology
At least 10 years of experience in histology research study design and oversight
Demonstrated experience working in and fostering a diverse faculty, staff, and student environment or commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU

Preferred Qualifications:

Strong problem solving and time management skills are essential, including ability to prioritize and manage competing priorities and deadlines
Continuously assess operations of unit assigned; identify needs and direct process improvement initiatives or communication strategies aimed to increase departmental efficiency and effectiveness
Must Have excellent customer service skills, written and verbal communications skills, be proactive in asking questions and seeking guidance when needed
Must be precise, thorough, and reliable and perform daily activities with mínimal supervision
Proficiency in the use of Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Adobe required
Ability to work as part of a dynamic team in a diverse environment required

Additional Information:

ORP Eligible:

YES
Hours / weeks 40 hours weekly
Title Details: Director, Tissue Core
University Title: Assistant Director RS 13
University Code: (32331Y32333Y)
University Job Family: Research & Innovation
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