Associate Director – Maryland Genomics
360Dx, Baltimore, MD, United States
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Health Science Facility III, 670 W Baltimore St 3rd floor, Baltimore, MD 21201, United States
$168,500 - $185,000 – Commensurate with education and experience
Overview The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), through the Institute for Genome Sciences (IGS) is recruiting an Associate Director for the Maryland Genomics Core Center. Maryland Genomics is a high‑throughput laboratory that supports research across the University of Maryland system and internationally, generating and analyzing genomic data using Illumina, Pacific Biosciences, Oxford Nanopore, 10x Genomics Chromium X, Visium, NanoString nCounter, and CosMx platforms. The Associate Director will report directly to the Executive Director of Maryland Genomics and provide strategic and operational oversight of a multi‑disciplinary core that engages more than 200 investigators and processes over 20,000 specimens annually.
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary client engagement lead, providing service consultations, tailored research approaches, quotations, and project management for new and ongoing projects.
Facilitate communication between Maryland Genomics and clients/funding agencies regarding project status and data transfer to end users or public repositories.
Reconcile scientific and financial components of incoming projects to ensure proper downstream data generation, aligning client communications, work orders, and quotations.
Oversee day‑to‑day operations and long‑term trends of production pipelines, identifying problems and trends and working with laboratory staff to address them.
Collaborate with project management and financial staff to monitor status of completed projects and accounts receivable.
Develop and implement an outward‑facing business development pipeline, including presentations and marketing activities at vendor exhibitions and scientific meetings.
Participate in background research and lead generation for federal, state, and commercial contracting opportunities.
Collaborate on grant and contract proposals, administration, and progress reports.
Act as liaison between Maryland Genomics, IGS, and the UMSOM community, internal and external customers, and vendors.
Keep up‑to‑date with technologies in lab operations, focusing on next‑generation sequencing, laboratory automation, spatial, and single‑cell approaches.
Establish short‑term and long‑term goals based on project demand in consultation with leadership.
Participate in editing and repairing manuscripts and scientific illustrations for publication. Prepare journal articles.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or Molecular Biology or related field. A master’s or Ph.D. in a related field may be substituted for two to three years of experience.
Experience:
Seven (7) years of administrative experience in a high‑throughput research or related environment required. Prior experience in automated high‑throughput DNA sequencing, genomic data generation, analysis, and interpretation, as demonstrated by peer‑reviewed publications, is preferred. Previous administrative experience managing accounts in a multi‑client core facility is strongly preferred. Prior experience in genomic and multi‑omic data management, processing, and bioinformatics analysis is preferred.
Supervisory Experience:
Five (5) years of supervisory experience required, directing teams of 10 or more staff with diverse laboratory and bioinformatics backgrounds.
Other:
Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year‑for‑year basis with 30 undergraduate college credits equivalent to one year of related experience.
Preferred Experience:
Extensive experience in high‑throughput sequencing approaches, applications, and technologies.
Experience managing and consulting with genomics core clients and researchers to optimize technologies and service plans for a wide array of research projects.
Experience implementing, optimizing, and operating high‑capacity laboratory automation workflows and platforms.
Experience in management of large‑scale ‘omics data infrastructure, including data management, delivery, dissemination, and security systems.
Experience in development and management of laboratory metadata through LIMS systems, and coordination of LIMS development goals with laboratory and bioinformatics teams.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of position requirements, including direction of laboratory and bioinformatics projects, processes, pipelines, and teams in a fast‑paced, large‑scale core environment.
Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems, including genomic and multi‑omic technologies and methods.
Ability to engage with and manage many client relationships and projects simultaneously.
Skill in managing core finances and building and implementing business development plans for expanding core services.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to support a mission and strategic vision.
Instructional, training, and teambuilding skills to strengthen and cultivate relationships.
Skill in consultation and change management.
Thorough knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws.
Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well‑being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Thorough knowledge and understanding of emerging spatial biology technologies and approaches, and experience implementing new platforms.
Deep understanding of bioinformatics analysis, implementation and optimization of analysis pipelines and methods, and data interpretation in support of client research goals.
EEO Statement UMB is an equal employment opportunity employer and embraces a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected classification.
If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. For ADA inquiries, contact [emailprotected] (only ADA inquiries will receive a response).
UMB prohibits sex discrimination in any program or activity it operates. Individuals may report concerns to the Title IX Coordinator. Read the UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more information.
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Health Science Facility III, 670 W Baltimore St 3rd floor, Baltimore, MD 21201, United States
$168,500 - $185,000 – Commensurate with education and experience
Overview The University of Maryland, Baltimore (UMB), through the Institute for Genome Sciences (IGS) is recruiting an Associate Director for the Maryland Genomics Core Center. Maryland Genomics is a high‑throughput laboratory that supports research across the University of Maryland system and internationally, generating and analyzing genomic data using Illumina, Pacific Biosciences, Oxford Nanopore, 10x Genomics Chromium X, Visium, NanoString nCounter, and CosMx platforms. The Associate Director will report directly to the Executive Director of Maryland Genomics and provide strategic and operational oversight of a multi‑disciplinary core that engages more than 200 investigators and processes over 20,000 specimens annually.
Responsibilities
Serve as the primary client engagement lead, providing service consultations, tailored research approaches, quotations, and project management for new and ongoing projects.
Facilitate communication between Maryland Genomics and clients/funding agencies regarding project status and data transfer to end users or public repositories.
Reconcile scientific and financial components of incoming projects to ensure proper downstream data generation, aligning client communications, work orders, and quotations.
Oversee day‑to‑day operations and long‑term trends of production pipelines, identifying problems and trends and working with laboratory staff to address them.
Collaborate with project management and financial staff to monitor status of completed projects and accounts receivable.
Develop and implement an outward‑facing business development pipeline, including presentations and marketing activities at vendor exhibitions and scientific meetings.
Participate in background research and lead generation for federal, state, and commercial contracting opportunities.
Collaborate on grant and contract proposals, administration, and progress reports.
Act as liaison between Maryland Genomics, IGS, and the UMSOM community, internal and external customers, and vendors.
Keep up‑to‑date with technologies in lab operations, focusing on next‑generation sequencing, laboratory automation, spatial, and single‑cell approaches.
Establish short‑term and long‑term goals based on project demand in consultation with leadership.
Participate in editing and repairing manuscripts and scientific illustrations for publication. Prepare journal articles.
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications Education:
Bachelor’s degree in Biology, Microbiology, Biochemistry, or Molecular Biology or related field. A master’s or Ph.D. in a related field may be substituted for two to three years of experience.
Experience:
Seven (7) years of administrative experience in a high‑throughput research or related environment required. Prior experience in automated high‑throughput DNA sequencing, genomic data generation, analysis, and interpretation, as demonstrated by peer‑reviewed publications, is preferred. Previous administrative experience managing accounts in a multi‑client core facility is strongly preferred. Prior experience in genomic and multi‑omic data management, processing, and bioinformatics analysis is preferred.
Supervisory Experience:
Five (5) years of supervisory experience required, directing teams of 10 or more staff with diverse laboratory and bioinformatics backgrounds.
Other:
Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year‑for‑year basis with 30 undergraduate college credits equivalent to one year of related experience.
Preferred Experience:
Extensive experience in high‑throughput sequencing approaches, applications, and technologies.
Experience managing and consulting with genomics core clients and researchers to optimize technologies and service plans for a wide array of research projects.
Experience implementing, optimizing, and operating high‑capacity laboratory automation workflows and platforms.
Experience in management of large‑scale ‘omics data infrastructure, including data management, delivery, dissemination, and security systems.
Experience in development and management of laboratory metadata through LIMS systems, and coordination of LIMS development goals with laboratory and bioinformatics teams.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
Thorough knowledge of position requirements, including direction of laboratory and bioinformatics projects, processes, pipelines, and teams in a fast‑paced, large‑scale core environment.
Skill in effective use of applicable technology/systems, including genomic and multi‑omic technologies and methods.
Ability to engage with and manage many client relationships and projects simultaneously.
Skill in managing core finances and building and implementing business development plans for expanding core services.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Ability to support a mission and strategic vision.
Instructional, training, and teambuilding skills to strengthen and cultivate relationships.
Skill in consultation and change management.
Thorough knowledge of all applicable requirements, regulations, and laws.
Ability to demonstrate, understand, apply, and adhere to the UMB Core Values of Respect and Integrity, Well‑being and Sustainability, Equity and Justice, and Innovation and Discovery.
Preferred Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities
Thorough knowledge and understanding of emerging spatial biology technologies and approaches, and experience implementing new platforms.
Deep understanding of bioinformatics analysis, implementation and optimization of analysis pipelines and methods, and data interpretation in support of client research goals.
EEO Statement UMB is an equal employment opportunity employer and embraces a diverse workforce. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, ancestry or national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected classification.
If you anticipate needing a reasonable accommodation for a disability under the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA) during any part of the employment process, please submit a UMB Job Applicant Accommodation Request. For ADA inquiries, contact [emailprotected] (only ADA inquiries will receive a response).
UMB prohibits sex discrimination in any program or activity it operates. Individuals may report concerns to the Title IX Coordinator. Read the UMB Notice of Non-Discrimination for more information.
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