at Northwestern University in Chicago, Illinois, United States
Job Description
Job ID50048
LocationChicago, Illinois
Department: MED-Neurology
Salary/Grade: EXS/8
Target hiring range for this position will be between $67,978-$84,973 per year. Offered salary will be determined by the applicant's education, experience, knowledge, skills and abilities, as well as internal equity and alignment with market data.
Job Summary:
Provides complex scientific and technical leadership in determining research priorities and the plan, design and execution of research projects ensuring that programs of investigation meets specified objectives.Plans, develops and implements new experiments and protocols to support research studies and maximize/extend lab capabilities.Sets-up and troubleshoots custom protocols and conducts independent research techniques, procedures and experiments.Co-authors scientific papers for presentation and publication.May manage lab employees, and develop and administer budgets, grants, and/or administrative procedures.Ensures adherence to all associated rules and regulations.
More specifically, we are seeking a highly organized and motivated individual to join the Aging Brain Circulation (ABC) Lab as a Research Lab Manager. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in scientific research, excellent managerial skills, and a passion for driving innovation in the field.
Specific Responsibilities:
Manage day-to-day operations of the research laboratory, including overseeing lab staff, equipment, and resources.
Ensures that lab staff workload is appropriate and assigns study tasks and delegation in tandem with the PI to confirm the bandwidth for each study team member is appropriately met.
Identify & secure needed resources.
Create, implement, monitor, & update project plans
Track tasks/deliverables to ensure timelines, milestones &/or goals are attained.
Collaborate with the PI to develop and implement research protocols and procedures.
Develop and maintain SOP and manuals for training and data collection.
Coordinate research projects and ensure that they are completed on time and within budget.
Prepare reports and presentations on recruitment and retention of study participants.
Maintain lab safety standards and ensures that all study activities are completed by strictly following Good Clinical Practices (GCP) & all current local, state, & federal laws, regulations, guidance, policy & procedure developed by the NU Institutional Review Board (IRB), Food & Drug Administration (FDA) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), & the International Conference on Harmonization (ICH).
Manage and facilitate lab related meetings
Manage inventory and order supplies as needed.
Works with the PI's Research Administrator (RA) to manage and review study budgets, participant payments, study charges, and study team finances
provides oversight to all study-start up processes including but not limited to the building of StudyTracker, the confirmation of the MCQT review, EDW exceptions, Data Security Plans, IRB submissions, receipt of study supplies, storage of study supplies, study assignments for study team, and any possible plans to work with the Clinical Research Unit (CRU).
Provide oversight for all regulatory documents and participant documents to ensure compliance with the protocol and all its amendments
Manages implementation of human resource programs, policies, procedures & talent management lifecycle & related mentoring & training.
Oversees recruitment & selection process; Performance Excellence plan for each employee; & merit increase process.
Manages & provides consultation regarding complex performance problems & issues; administers leaves; approves timesheets & oversees completion of annual staff Conflict of Interest survey.
Guides lab staff in conducting research.
Administration
Identifies and/or acquires new equipment and/or facilities.
Acts as liaison between sponsoring agencies, collaborating organizations and/or other research and/or educational institutions.
Ensures adherence to all current local, state, and federal regulatory requirements, laws and research protocols, and oversees all required filings, approvals, documentation and reports.
Finance
Creates and/or manages research budget which may include deciding on and approving expenditures of funds based on budget.
Monitors accounts.
Negotiates prices and specifications with vendors.
Purchases supplies, materials, equipment and services.
Ensures appropriate allocation and compliance.
Supervision
Trains, directs, assigns duties to & may supervise lab EEs, students, residents &/or fellows.
Provides instruction to lab users on technically complex... For full info follow application link.
Northwestern University is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer of all protected classes, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Women, racial and ethnic minorities, individuals with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.
