Senior Technical Laboratory Manager

Summary

Do you have experience providing strategic leadership and oversight for laboratory operational planning? If so, we are looking for a Senior Technical Laboratory Manager who will serve in an advisory role to the Center and Branch Chiefs and Institute Director in developing and maintaining the necessary scientific capability in the Division.

Duties

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As a Senior Technical Laboratory Manager, you will:

• Coordinate with investigators, laboratory staff, administrative officers, IT staff, facilities staff to ensure that laboratory transitions are completed efficiently and in accordance with policies and program priorities.
• Identify operational risks and resource implications associated with laboratory start-ups and closures.
• Performs administrative work and represents the lab Chiefs with budget and financial management, procurement and contracting
• Serves as the primary point of contact for equipment needs across all DIR laboratories.
• Participates in the design and conduct of lab experiments and studies requiring the application of a broad knowledge of scientific theories and principles of applicable research discipline.
• Personally directs and/or conducts special projects that have high priority for the laboratory with emphasis on operational activities.
• Serve as advisor to lab Chief providing budget assistance, presentation, and execution, including preparations of estimates and supporting justifications for equipment needs.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date.
• Employment is subject to the successful completion of the pre-appointment process (i.e., background investigation, verification of qualifications and job requirements, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, etc.)
• Position requires Education (please provide transcripts)
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Applicants must meet all qualifications requirements within thirty (30) calendar days of the closing date of this announcement, including time in grade.

Qualifications

Qualifications

In order to qualify for a Senior Technical Laboratory Manager, GS-0601 position, you must have: A. Completed a full four (4) year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a Bachelor's degree or graduate/higher level degree with major study in an academic field related to the medical field, health sciences or allied sciences appropriate to the work of the position.

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B. In addition to the basic requirement, in order to qualify for this position at the GS-14 level you must have at least one (1) year of qualifying experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector, performing the following types of tasks: independently planning, designing, and executing laboratory operational work, including negotiating corrective actions to maintain continuity of research initiatives; applying advanced management, organizational, and budgeting knowledge to direct complex projects and serve as a principal advisor to leadership; interpreting broad or partially applicable guidelines to develop procedures and resolve novel operational problems; analyzing complex issues within laboratory systems and advising management on resource needs and project adjustments; and maintaining contacts with scientific investigators, management officials, and industry representatives to negotiate and resolve conflicting technical and operational demands.

Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

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Education

This position has an education requirement. You are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts (or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades). Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application package. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education.

Additional information

• This position is designated as a "non-emergency/teleworker" position and the selected candidate will be considered a "non-emergency/teleworker" employee. In the event of a closure, you must be available to telework or request leave.
• Based on your appointment, a one or two-year trial/probationary period may be required. A decision regarding your continued employment with NIH will be made as you near the end of this period.
• PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should apply online to this announcement to receive consideration.
• We may make additional selections for similar positions across the National Institutes of Health within the local commuting area(s) identified in this vacancy announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with any interested selecting official(s) at NIH. Clearance of CTAP will be applied for similar positions across NIH.
• The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus.
• Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation.
• Visit Help Applying for helpful information on the application process.
• If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: Reasonable Accommodation Information
• Veterans' Preference only applies to Schedule A (disability appointment), HHS Reemployment Priority List (RPL) Eligibles, HHS Priority Reemployment List (PRL) Eligibles, and Veterans Recruitment Appointments (if applicable).

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Benefits

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