Manager Research Project B

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Posted Job Title

Manager Research Project B

Job Profile Title

Manager Research Project B

Job Description Summary

This position will serve as the Technical Director of the Cardiovascular R&D Center (Tschabrunn Lab). This is a state-of-the-art large animal research center focused on translational research, the development of novel therapies, and education. The position will encompass both strategic planning and day-to-day management of complex and broad range of projects conducted with collaborators both internal and external to university. The employee will oversee operations of the R&D Center, including oversight of technical staff, in close partnership with the Director. This is a leadership position and will involve hiring, onboarding activities in addition to laboratory staff scheduling. It is also expected for the employee to take leadership role in involving assistance with oversight of the FDA GLP compliance program including but not limited to fulfilling the role of study director when assigned.

Job Description

This position is contingent upon favorable funding.

Job Responsibilities

• Direct operations of the center in close collaboration with PI and Faculty.
• Write routine to complex correspondences/reports; Collect, organize, and maintain research data, procedural documentation, patient medical records, EMR entries, and laboratory reports while ensuring compliance with institutional, GLP/FDA, IACUC, EHRS, and regulatory standards.
• Staff oversight, supervision, training; Train and support new laboratory personnel, students, veterinary staff, and research assistants in animal handling, surgical preparation, laboratory workflows, sterile technique, patient monitoring, and safety procedures.
• Provide oversight of FDA GLP program compliance and fulfillment of role of study director when assigned.
• Provide high-acuity peri-procedural support during cardiovascular research studies including patient transport, sterile field preparation, vascular line management, defibrillator and emergency equipment setup, medication calculations, biologic sample handling, and coordination of workflow between surgical, veterinary, anesthesia, and research teams to ensure efficient and compliant study execution.
• Assist in development and optimization of experimental workflows by evaluating procedural efficiency, troubleshooting technical issues during studies, supporting implementation of new research technologies and equipment, and contributing to protocol refinement for ongoing translational cardiovascular and electrophysiology research initiatives.
• Coordinate interdepartmental communication and scheduling for research procedures by organizing case timelines, preparing procedural documentation, confirming study readiness, collaborating with institutional core facilities, and ensuring seamless workflow between laboratory, surgical, imaging, and veterinary support services.
• Maintain laboratory operations including inventory management, ordering of surgical and research supplies, preparation of sterile procedural materials, equipment maintenance, and coordination with vendors and research staff to ensure uninterrupted study operations.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, and 5 to 7 years or Master of Science, Master of Arts, and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.