Research Project Manager, Sealy Center on Aging (Galveston)

University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston

Galveston, TX

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Budgeting, Communication Skills, Data Collection, Project Development, Project Schedule, Project/Program Coordination, Project/Program Management, Regulatory Compliance, Resource Utilization, Society of Clinical Research Associates (SoCRA), Status Reports, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
Galveston, TX
POSTED
12 days ago

Minimum Qualifications:

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

Preferred Qualifications:

  • SOCRA certified
  • 5 years project coordination experience

Job Summary:

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 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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University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston