Laboratory Supervisor - Medical Center

Georgetown University comprises two unique campuses in the nation’s capital. With the Hilltop Campus located in the heart of the historic Georgetown neighborhood, and the Capitol Campus, just minutes from the U.S. Capitol and U.S. Supreme Court, Georgetown University offers rigorous academic programs, a global perspective, and unparalleled opportunities to engage with Washington, D.C. Our community is a close-knit group of remarkable individuals driven by intellectual inquiry, a commitment to social justice, and a shared dedication to making a difference in the world.RequirementsJob OverviewCenter Manager, Neurology/Medical Center/ Center for Functional and Molecular Imaging (CFMI) – Georgetown University. This is a leadership position with three principal components: managing the FMRI shared resource center’s operation, directly interfacing with principal investigators (PIs) to developing new imaging protocols and adjusting sequence parameters to meet their needs, supervising and training the 3-4 research technicians who operate the 3.0T MRI scanner. This position also manages the tracking of the utilization of the MRI scanner and preparation of monthly billing based on said utilization; working with labs to adjudicate any discrepancies in the billing; and directly interfacing the center’s business manager to ensure timely billing visa via the Georgetown Management System (GMS). Interfacing with various labs that use the FMRI includes overseeing data transfer; providing help and support such as technological troubleshooting; and performing analysis and quality control of data collected for various projects.    Another major component of this position is full knowledge of the operation of the MRI scanner and training of the research technicians. This would also include operation of the MRI scanner when there are staffing issues due to the research technicians taking planned or unplanned PTO. The Center Manager also is the point of contact (POC) with the Siemens service engineers, including identification of artifacts or scanner malfunction that necessitate immediate service. The Center Manager also interfaces with Siemens to schedule preventative services and helium fills. Additional responsibilities include implementation of the center’s safety procedures and ensuring adherence to these protocols, which includes setting up and supervising implementation of training protocols and monitoring compliance.     The Center Manager is also involved in the various ongoing research being directly undertaken for the center’s own research grants. This includes implementing and conducting advanced statistical analyses including hierarchical regression and multi-voxel pattern analyses of the research studies underway in the lab, and managing all of the junior research technicians. In addition, the occupant of this position will need to have strong technical skills to implement quality control procedures, and setup a real-time fMRI statistical analysis system. This position also will instruct graduate students that either rotate in the lab or as part of the data acquisition components of two graduate level courses: NSCI-6003 and NSCI-6009.     This position requires working with sensitive populations including those with neurodevelopmental issues (e.g., autism), Alzheimer’s disease patients, stroke patients, and children. This position requires excellent communication and leadership skills. When opportunities to troubleshoot technical laboratory instruments, the candidate should identify the problem and suggest expert solutions to the problem at hand. The candidate needs to be able to properly configure MR spectroscopy experiments, correctly identify MRI acquisition tilts to optimally measure certain cerebral structures, such as but not limited to, hippocampal, orbital frontal cortex, and olfactory bulb. The candidate should have a solid understanding of MRI physics and maintenance of the machine as well as MRI spectroscopy. Additional duties include, but are not limited to: Manage the scheduling of the research team and the utilization of the MRI scannerTrack scanner utilization and generation of monthly billingManage a team of research technicians in the operation of the fMRI core facilityDevelop new MRI imaging protocols for investigatorsPerform and oversee the advanced MRI data analysis proceduresOversee the weekly and monthly quality assuranceTrain new research techniciansInstruct graduate studentsWork InteractionsThe success of the CFMI completely depends on the individual in this position being able to effectively lead a team of research technicians in the operation of this complicated MRI scanner, working with researchers from other labs, assisting them when they encounter problems, and making sure the wide-range of participants being scanned feel comfortable. Thus, a combination of highly technical and inter-personal skills is required. The candidate should also have excellent management and communication skills. Successful candidates will mentor, schedule, and manage all of the junior Research Technicians (currently there are 3 Research Technicians) as well as provide support for graduate students and interns. This individual will report to the Director of the CFMI, Dr. VanMeter.Requirements and QualificationsA Master’s is preferred though a Bachelor's degree, and 3 or more years of experience, or equivalent relevant work experience; e.g., each year of work experience may be substituted for each year of education required.Work Mode DesignationThis position has been designated as Hybrid. Please note that work mode designations are regularly reviewed in order to meet the evolving needs of the University.  Such review may necessitate a change to a position’s mode of work designation. Complete details about Georgetown University’s mode of work designations for staff positions can be found on the Department of Human Resources website: https://hr.georgetown.edu/mode-of-work-designation.Pay Range: