Laboratory Operations Manager at InsideHigherEd

Department:Lineberger Compr Cancer Center-426801Career Area :Laboratory Management and ServicesPosting Open Date:12/12/2025Application Deadline:01/12/2026Open Until Filled:NoPosition Type:Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)Working Title:Laboratory Operations ManagerAppointment Type:EHRA Non-FacultyPosition Number:20048911Vacancy ID:NF0009440Full Time/Part Time:Full-Time PermanentFTE:1Hours per week:40Position Location:North Carolina, USHiring Range:Dependent on Qualifications/ExperienceProposed Start Date:02/02/2026Be a Tar Heel!:A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation’s top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit:Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research. Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond. Education: We prepare tomorrow’s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce. Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.Position Summary:Reporting to the Director, Tissue Procurement Facility the Clinical Operations Manager will oversee Clinical Research Operations by supervising Clinical Research Coordinators and Clinical Trials Lab personnel to ensure proper adherence to procedures and regulations. This position will also be responsible for maintaining Business Partner relationships through communication, budget management, and research project portfolio management.Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:Master’s degree in a discipline related to the field assigned; or Bachelor’s degree in a discipline related to the field assigned and two years of research/analysis, preferably with one year in a supervisory role; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:Working knowledge and facility with information technology; ability to acquire and apply knowledge from study and review of defined sources; ability to follow instructions; ability to collect, record, and document information; ability to review information for completeness and accuracy; ability to communicate professionally both verbally and in writing. Ability to lead and coordinate work for multifunctional teams.Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience:Previous experience in clinical research. Previous experience in team leadership.Campus Security Authority Responsibilities:Not Applicable.