Oversees lab operations, ensuring that all lab activities are conducted according to ethical standards, safety protocols, and regulatory guidelines.
Maintains accurate and up-to-date documentation for lab operations, including equipment use, inventory, and safety inspections.
Ensures that laboratory staff are properly trained on safety and compliance procedures.
Monitors laboratory budgets, supply orders, and ensure cost-effective resource management.
Assists in the collection, organization, and analysis of data from multiple sites, ensuring integrity and accuracy.
Prepares reports summarizing research findings, outcomes, and financial expenditures.
Supports the preparation of scientific papers, presentations, and other dissemination materials.
Manages day-to-day operations of the multi-site grant, ensuring adherence to timelines, budgets, and goals.
Serves as the primary point of contact between research teams across Surgery, Neurosurgery, Neurology, and other related departments.
Monitors and tracks project milestones, deliverables, and reporting requirements.
Assists with the preparation of progress reports and compliance documentation for stakeholders, including funding agencies.
Coordinates the scheduling of meetings, teleconferences, and site visits.
Facilitates communication and information flow between the different departments and external collaborators.
Ensures that all project teams have the necessary resources and information to fulfill their responsibilities.
Works closely with faculty, clinical staff, and research assistants to ensure alignment on project goals and timelines.
Maintains technical and administrative support for a research project.
Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens. Conducts literature reviews. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
Maintains recruiting and scheduling research subjects; assisting with developing or amending study protocols; assisting with developing data collection tools; assisting with building databases; and providing general administrative support. Has general awareness in research techniques or methods, regulatory policies and procedures, and relevant scientific field.
Performs other related work as needed.
Preferred QualificationsÂ
Education:
Bachelorâ™s degree in a relevant field (e.g., Health Sciences, Life Sciences, Business Administration, Project Management).
Experience:
Prior experience with project coordination, ideally within a clinical, research, or healthcare setting.
Experience with multi-site research or grant-funded projects.
Knowledge of lab safety, compliance regulations, and best practices.
Preferred Competencies
Strong project management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
Excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
Strong attention to detail and problem-solving abilities.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, dynamic environment with flexibility.
Demonstrated ability to manage cross-functional teams and diverse stakeholder needs.
Application Documents
Resume/CV (required)
Cover Letter (required)
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