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User Facility Director, Artificial Intelligence-driven RNA Foundry (AIRFoundry) - Penn Engineering
University of Pennsylvania
User Facility Director, Artificial Intelligence-driven RNA Foundry (AIRFoundry) - Penn Engineering
University of Pennsylvania
 User Facility Director, Artificial Intelligence-driven RNA Foundry (AIRFoundry) - Penn Engineering University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play. The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more. Posted Job Title User Facility Director, Artificial Intelligence-driven RNA Foundry (AIRFoundry) - Penn Engineering Job Profile Title Director B, Research Job Description Summary The User Facility Director will be responsible for overall management of the user facility and user programs for the NSF Artificial Intelligence-driven RNA BioFoundry (AIRFoundry). The User Facility Director will play a key role in establishing the physical facility at University of Pennsylvania, providing recommendations for equipment purchasing, workflow management and technical processes. The User Facility Director will be the primary contact for internal and external users, with the goal of reducing barriers to entry, answering access-based questions for external users, and directing users to the appropriate person within the Center to have their needs met. He/she will help to develop a sustainable payment system and fee structure model and assist in outreach and support to local companies, entrepreneurs, and academic institutions. Activities include maintaining a safe laboratory and inclusive working environment, training and supporting users, scheduling and reporting facility usage, preventative maintenance and repairs, facility development and communication with the advisory board and leadership. Job Description Job Responsibilities AIRfoundry Set Uup: Assist the director, faculty leads and managing director in establishing a new user facility lab at University of Pennsylvania. Make purchasing recommendations for equipment and establishs workflows and SOPs for the user facility. Working with Penn offices, manage the user service agreements and aid in establishment of a sustainable fee model for external academic and industry users. Contribute to the strategic planning as it pertains to the user facility. User Facility Coordination: Serve as technical point of contact for user facility; trains and support users; maintain equipment (preventative maintenance and repairs); manage future user facility staff and oversee external user projects and communication with customers on a routine basis. Client Services: Act as the primary contact for internal and external users, with the goal of reducing barriers to entry, answering access-based questions for external users, and directing users to the appropriate person within the Center to have their needs met. Fulfils order requests for fee-for-service users and ensurs all products are properly stored, shipped, and/or logged. Data Collection and Reporting: Develop and manage systems for data collection, quality control, and compliance. Collect user data and usage for internal assessment and reporting to funding agencies and other stakeholders. Prepare financial, regulatory, and technical progress reports for review by leadership, advisory boards, and funding agencies. Partnership Development: Develop and maintain collaborative partnerships. Participate in outreach and support to local companies, entrepreneurs, and individuals/groups from academic institutions, such as primarily undergraduate or minority-serving institutions. Qualifications Master's degree in biology, engineering, biotechnology or related field and 5-7 years of experience working in or running a user facility or an equivalent combination of education and experience.. PhD preferred. Previous experience working with research grants and knowledge of research guidelines and protocols. Previous experience leading a scientific team, preparing reports, and presenting on complex subject matter. The successful candidate must have a comprehensive understanding of RNA and LNP technology as well as communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills. Job Location - City, State Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Department / School School of Engineering and Applied Science Pay Range $61,046.00 - $103,000.00 Annual Rate Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile. Affirmative Action Statement Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class. Special Requirements Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job. University Benefits
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Penn has a long and proud tradition of intellectual rigor and pursuit of innovative knowledge, begun by Benjamin Franklin in 1740. That tradition lives today through the creativity, entrepreneurship, and engagement of our faculty, students, and staff. Academic life at Penn is unparalleled, with an undergraduate student body of 10,000 from every U.S. state and around the world. The entering class of 2015 is the most talented and diverse in Penn's history. Consistently ranked among the top 10 universities in the country, Penn welcomes an additional 10,000 students to our top-ranked graduate and professional schools.
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