Department

BSD IPP - Research Managers

About the Department

The Institute for Population and Precision Health (IPPH), located in the Biological Sciences Division, will integrate a wide spectrum of factors such as human health behaviors, environmental factors, social and economic factors, policies and genetic determinants of health, into studies focused on the treatment and prevention of disease, as well as the maintenance of wellness. Leveraging and integrating the University of Chicago’s considerable institutional strength in population science with research spanning diverse fields such as genetic medicine, cancer epidemiology, microbiome, and epigenomics, the Institute will have the common goal of improving human health outcomes. Another major goal of the Institute will be to develop a new multidisciplinary training program to equip researchers with emerging tools and methods to conduct precision health research within a population health framework. Our faculty lead research projects in epidemiology, environmental health, genomic and clinical research and participate in interdisciplinary teams with faculty in other departments and units to address complex problems in health and healthcare, in our communities and around the globe.

Job Summary

The job manages a team of professional staff responsible for scientific research projects and research facilities. Ensures compliance of research activities with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates. Manages the production of articles, reports, and manuscripts, and presents research findings at meetings and/ or conferences.

Responsibilities

Exceptional knowledge and experience in Population Research Operations and associated tools, methods and approaches.

Demonstrated capability to build diverse teams, improve trusts and produce positive results

Track record of designing and implementing workflow, policies and principles, and oversight/management of research operation and implementation.

Ability to thoughtfully work with diverse academic, clinical, administrative and community stakeholders for successful large and complex research operations.

Manages research professionals and support staff involved with planning, monitoring, and compliance aspects of research projects. Advises other researchers on long-range plans for research projects.

Develops goals and operating procedures, practices, and guidelines for research activity based on department strategy.

Manages the laboratory facilities, including the purchase of new equipment and the maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment.

Reviews research of others, and may conduct own research, in area of expertise. Edits and approves articles, reports and manuscripts. Presents research findings at meetings and/or conference. Manages the research of processes in clinical or non-clinical settings. Program and use computers to store, process, and analyze data.

Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 7+ years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Competencies

Experience providing training and supervision of study coordinators and research managers, technical and field staff in subject recruitment, consenting, and collection of data and biospecimen samples; implementing trouble shooting processes and quality control procedures to ensure high quality data acquisition with highest possible response rates in all study phases.

Knowledge of developing, designing and conducting research projects, including planning new procedures, adapting existing procedures to the needs of the project, and making impactful contributions.

Comprehensive understanding of compliance with institutional, state, and federal regulatory policies, procedures, directives, and mandates and overseeing study coordination and implementation and managing rigorous quality control.

Experience working with study sponsors on project implementation, collection of data (including adverse events), ensure staff adhere to Good Clinical Practice and ethical standards, accurate data collection, biological sample and secure research and clinical data transfer.

Knowledgeable about Institutional Review Board (IRB) preparation; developing data collection instruments; assisting with building databases and subject recruitment, screening, and data collection tools.

Experience providing support for satellite site coordinators, where multiple locations will support key population health programs.

Experience working closely with a community research and marketing/outreach team on the implementation of study procedures on the mobile unit and in diverse clinical contexts.

Familiar with the oversight of study participants, protocol adherence, and providing oversight of study- related procedures (e.g., interviews, phlebotomies, and follow-ups) and establishing data quality control checks. This work will involve both clinic recruitment as well as engaging community participants and overseeing research in the community as well as at multiple satellite sites.

Experience working with the PIs/Co-Is/Directors in the planning, development, piloting, and evaluation of the research/establishment of cohorts and/or clinical trials; assist in the development of new projects and preparation of study reports, and manuscripts for publication.

Experience working with administrative team members as it pertains to HR, budgetary, and other institutional, funding agency and state/federal guidelines and regulations relevant to the projects.

Proficient with preparing presentations, media, and curricular materials related to research and preparation of proposals and other relevant academic, educational, research and administrative tasks for IPPH as deemed necessary by IPPH Director.

Working Conditions

Office and event-based environment.

Application Documents

Resume (required)

Cover Letter (preferred)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Research

Role Impact

People Manager

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Drug Test Required

Yes

Health Screen Required

Yes

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Salary

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FLSA Status

Exempt

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Pay Range

$110,000.00 - $150,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.

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