University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) School of Public Health · 6 hours ago
Director, Research Histology Core
Chicago, IL
Full-time
Onsite
Lead/Staff, Director/Executive
$105K/yr - $125K/yr
3+ years expThe University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) is a leading urban public research university that is committed to innovative research and student success. The Director of the Research Histology Core provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for a histology facility, ensuring high-quality services and fostering collaboration with faculty and research initiatives.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Manage and expand the core facility to provide comprehensive histology, slide preparation, advanced staining workflows and multiplex immunostaining
Implement and optimize protocols for large-batch staining and high-throughput multiplex assays to meet complex research needs
Maintain and upgrade instrumentation, ensuring compliance with best practices and emerging technologies
Develop quality control standards for reproducibility and accuracy in all services
Work closely with the faculty advisor and faculty advisory committee to identify emerging research needs, prioritize new services and recommend instrumentation upgrades
Facilitate regular meetings with faculty stakeholders to review Core performance and of service , discuss technology trends and align core capabilities with institutional research goals
Collaborate with investigators to develop customized protocols and support grant proposals for instrumentation and technology development
Hire, train and mentor technical staff, research specialists and students to ensure a highly skilled and collaborative team
Establish professional development plans, provide ongoing training, and create opportunities for staff to learn advanced techniques and technologies
Plan, assign and review projects to ensure objectives are met and service quality is maintained
Oversee budgeting, cost recovery and billing for services rendered
Work with the OVCR Finance and Operations team to negotiate vendor contracts and manage procurement of new instruments and consumables
Develop marketing strategies to expand the client base within the university and external partners
Provide educational workshops and hands-on training in histology techniques, digital microscopy and image analysis software
Promote the facility’s capabilities through seminars, publications and outreach to academic and industry partners
Performs other duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Ph.D. in Biomedical Sciences, Pathology, or a related field
Minimum of 3 years managing a core facility or equivalent experience
Demonstrated expertise in histotechnology, immunostaining (including multiplex), and digital imaging
Strong leadership, communication and organizational skills
Proficiency with image analysis software and data management tools
Preferred
Experience with high-throughput workflows and automation in histology
Familiarity with grant writing and external funding strategies
Management experience in an academic or research setting
Benefits
Health
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
A Retirement Plan
Paid time Off
Tuition waivers for employees and dependents
Company
University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) School of Public Health
As Illinois' only fully-accredited public health school, the University of Illinois Chicago (UIC) School of Public Health strengthens health equity and social justice in neighborhoods in Chicago and communities around the world.
201-500 employees
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