Research Project Manager, Institute for Translational Science (Hybrid)

    Highlights

    Job Duties: Effectively manages multi-disciplinary, multi-investigator research projects by collecting research data, developing project related documents, and updating project status reports/tracking systems. Serves as the principal project coordinator for facilitation of the research project and primary contact for administration, regulatory/compliance officials, UTMB's Office of Sponsored Programs and sponsors as appropriate.

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    LocationGalveston, TX

    Description

    Minimum Qualifications:

    Bachelor's degree in scientific field or equivalent and two years related experience.

    Preferred Qualifications:

    Bachelor's degree and five years of demonstrated success and experience in related or equivalent field and effective written communication skills. Familiarity with Quality Assurance and Quality Control (QA/QC) and Project Management concepts; Human Subjects Research Regulations; and Institutional processes.

    Job Description:

    Works with the Principal Investigator, study team and senior department administration to assure research project budgets and schedules are executed in a timely manner.

    Job Duties:

    • Effectively manages multi-disciplinary, multi-investigator research projects by collecting research data, developing project related documents, and updating project status reports/tracking systems.

    • Serves as the principal project coordinator for facilitation of the research project and primary contact for administration, regulatory/compliance officials, UTMB's Office of Sponsored Programs and sponsors as appropriate.

    • Follows and supports the guidelines established by the institution and the sponsor. Complies with and helps enforce project specific policies and procedures.

    • Participates in research project team activities such as team meetings, sponsor communications, report generation, etc.

    • Tracks resource utilization and makes recommendations to management regarding efficient resource utilization.

    • Takes initiative to share ideas and identify opportunities for improvement.

    • Effectively communicates relevant research project information to superiors.

    • Has a general working knowledge of the technical details of assigned research projects.

    • Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

    MARGINAL OR PERIODIC JOB FUNCTIONS:

    • Performs related duties as required.

    Salary Range:

    Commensurate with experience.

    EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY:

    UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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