Ut Health

Manager, Research Operations

Ut Health$75K — $95K *
Healthcare
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; Master's degree preferred.
  • 7 years of experience in research or related administration; 5 years with a Master's degree preferred.
  • Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
  • Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

  • Establishes and coordinates DPRIT grant operating procedures.
  • Supports grant management by interacting with stakeholders and investigators.
  • Executes grant management activities including deadlines and risk management.
  • Assists in negotiating research contracts.
  • Maintains documents for the grant application process pre- and post-award.
  • Ensures compliance with federal and local regulations and institutional policies.
  • Maintains communication with the investigative team.

Benefits

  • Hybrid work environment with in-office requirements three times a week.
  • Opportunities for professional development within a leading research institute.
  • Hands-on experience in grant operations specific to Alzheimer's research.
Full Job Description
Job Description

The position provides opportunities to work with Investigators conducting research through the NIA-funded South Texas Alzheimer's Disease Research Center. The candidate will work closely with the newly established state initiative, the Dementia Prevention and Research Institute of Texas (DPRIT). In this role, they will take primary responsibility for DPRIT-related grant operations, financial planning, and comprehensive pre- and post-award management.

Responsibilities

  • Establishes and coordinates all aspects of DPRIT grant operating procedures (pre- and post-award) practices and guidelines.
  • Supports management of DPRIT by working with key internal and external stakeholders, faculty, staff, and the principal investigator of the studies.
  • Executes DPRIT grant management activities including grant/study deadlines, risk management, and fiscal operations.
  • Assists in the negotiation of research contracts.
  • Develops and maintains documents for the DPRIT grant application process (pre- and post-award).
  • Ensures compliance with all federal and local regulations and that all regulatory processes are correct and align with the policies of UTHSCSA as well as various research organizations.
  • Maintains excellent communication with the investigative team.
  • Provides staff training and oversight of research.
  • Proficient in using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and data capture systems such as RedCap.
  • Performs all other duties as assigned.


Qualifications

  • High attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
  • Ability to work well independently with faculty and staff with minimal supervision.
  • Possess strong skills for multitasking, meeting competing deadlines, prioritizing and supporting the investigator team.
  • Strong ethics and professionalism.


This position is hybrid. Must be able to come in office three (3) times a week.

EDUCATION:
  • Bachelor's Degree is required; Master's degree is preferred.

EXPERIENCE:
  • Seven (7) years experience in research or related administration is required, or five (5) years experience with a Master's degree is preferred.


About Ut Health

UT Health is a comprehensive academic health center in Texas, uniting schools of dentistry, medicine, nursing, public health, biomedical sciences and biomedical informatics. The center is dedicated to education, research and clinical care. UT Health is home to more than 24000 students, faculty and staff and has six campuses across the state. The center is committed to advancing health through innovative research, education and patient care.
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