Research Program Manager
Laboratory and Research
Full Time
Job Title
Research Program Manager
Requisition Number
RE47934
Working Title
Department Name
40113:Opioid Abuse Research Strategic Invstmnt
Work Location
Lexington, KY
Grade Level
44
Salary Range
$43,805-70,075/year
Type of Position
Staff
Position Time Status
Full-Time
Required Education
MA
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Required Related Experience
1 yr
Required License/Registration/Certification
None.
Physical Requirements
The essential job functions of this position require: communicating effectively; building positive working relationships with individuals from diverse backgrounds; abiding by University, state, and federal guidelines; maintaining confidentiality; prioritizing and managing work effectively; ensuring work is detailed, accurate, and completed in a timely manner; performing work in a sedentary position; reporting to meetings at different locations both on campus and off campus; interacting with individuals from various levels throughout the university; and working successfully with a team, as well as independently.
Shift
Primarily days, with core hours from 8:00 am-5:00 pm, Monday-Friday. Weekend and evening hours may be required as workload demands.
Job Summary
The Research Program Manager will provide critical research management to health equity-related tobacco control research projects including several NIH grants.
Will be responsible for managing research participant and field data collection including store audits, surveys, and qualitative interviews.
Will assist the PI with producing reports and research products and managing IRB submissions and will have opportunities to contribute to manuscripts/presentations.
IEBC (Internal Employee Being Considered).
Skills / Knowledge / Abilities
Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Access); Qualtrics, REDCap or other online survey software, Stata, SPSS or SAS, online project management software; Adobe; and ArcGIS a plus.
Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?
Yes
Preferred Education/Experience
Master’s degree (Public Health, social/behavioral sciences, or related field) plus two or more years related experience in project management, training, IRB coordination, manuscript writing, database management, and survey design preferred.
Deadline to Apply
11/05/2024
Our University Community
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As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we strongly encourage veterans, individuals with disabilities, women, and all minorities to consider our employment opportunities.
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