Research Project Manager
University of Chicago
Summary
The Department of Medicine, Section of Cardiology is looking for a Research Project Manager to work on Cardiac electrophysiology research, specifically with an expertise in large animal cardiovascular research such as: open chest electrophysiological procedures, creation of large animal models of atrial fibrillation, gene therapy procedures, trans-venous electrophysiological procedures and creation of large animal models of myocardial infarction/heart failure.
Job description
Responsibilities
- Overall organizer/lead for all lab experiments and lab schedules for the Arora lab.
- Oversee external lab collaborations while also managing overall project outcomes.
- Adhere and ensure all protocols and compliance are followed for lab, safety, staff and animals as the lead.
- Preparation and maintenance of all ACUC protocols.
- Assist with animal experimentation, including large animal cardiovascular research.
- Ensures compliance with federal regulations and institutional policies.
- May prepare and maintain protocol submissions and revisions.
- Perform daily pacemaker interrogations and health checks on dogs.
- Maintain and organize veterinary and experimental records.
- Ensure information on animal health or behavior changes is communicated to veterinary team.
- Assist vets with surgeries and procedures.
- Clean, sterilize and pack surgical instruments.
- Help with lab maintenance, ordering of supplies, stocking shelves, clean up.
- Perform basic lab technique (making of buffers, pipetting, immunoblots, PCR, microscopy).
- Performing experiments for specific projects.
- Record findings/results.
- Maintains technical and administrative support for a research projects.
- Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens.
- Conducts literature reviews.
- Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
- Develops SOWs, project charters, and project plans
- Applies research principles and relevant subject matter knowledge relevant to administer a research project.
- With a moderate level of direction, manages lab and/or research-related duties and tasks.
- Helps develop, design and conduct research projects according to plan.
- Supports data collection and analytical needs of research projects.
- Conducts literature reviews and helps write reports and manuscripts.
- Ensures project compliance with different policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.
- Performs other related work as needed.
Minimum Qualifications
Education: Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field. Work Experience: Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline. Certifications: ---
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Bachelor's degree.
Preferred Competencies
- Excellent communication skills, orally and written.
- Create and deliver presentations.
- Develop and manage interpersonal relationships.
- Maintain a high level of alertness.
- Ability to multi-task successfully.
- Prioritize work appropriately and meet deadlines.
- Work autonomously, effectively, and collegially.
Requirements
- College or university degree in related field
- 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline
- Bachelor's degree preferred
- Excellent communication skills, orally and written
- Create and deliver presentations
- Develop and manage interpersonal relationships
- Maintain a high level of alertness
- Ability to multi-task successfully
- Prioritize work appropriately and meet deadlines
- Work autonomously, effectively, and collegially
Benefits
- Health
- Retirement
- Paid Time Off
Company overview
The University of Chicago is a world-renowned private research university founded in 1890 and located in Chicago's Hyde Park neighborhood. As a premier academic institution, it operates one of the most comprehensive biomedical research enterprises in the United States through its Biological Sciences Division, which includes over 1,100 faculty members across 10 basic science and 14 clinical departments. The university manages extensive research infrastructure including the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center, multiple specialized research institutes, and maintains affiliations with Argonne National Laboratory and Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory. With research funding exceeding $450 million annually and more than 3,300 patents filed since 1987, the institution is a global leader in scientific discovery and innovation. The Biological Sciences Division alone supports over 500 research-active faculty who secure an average of $588,000 in NIH funding per principal investigator, focusing on areas including cancer biology, immunology, microbiology, molecular metabolism, neuroscience, and evolutionary biology. The university's commitment to interdisciplinary research and its unique position as manager of national laboratories creates unparalleled opportunities for translational research and scientific advancement.