Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation · 6 hours ago
Research Project Manager
Oklahoma City, OK
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level, Lead/Staff
10+ years expThe Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is seeking a Research Project Manager to coordinate a large, multi-year project focused on Alzheimer's disease research. The successful candidate will manage project activities across multiple laboratories, ensuring compliance with research protocols and facilitating communication among project leaders and staff.
Responsibilities
Coordinate project activities and budget allocations across multiple laboratories and experimental endpoints
Act as a liaison between Project Leaders, Co-Investigator PIs, and project staff
Modify, develop, maintain and improve research project procedures and/or protocols
Supervise the development and maintenance of mouse Alzheimer’s disease lines and ensure that animal numbers and ages are sufficient to achieve experimental outcomes in multiple labs
Create and maintain inventories and databases of cells, tissues, research samples, and reagents
Write and submit safety and animal use protocols, and ensure regulatory compliance to these protocols across multiple laboratories
Help set, assess and report on project progress and milestones
Plan and coordinate team meetings and updates
Identify, prepare and perform a limited number of specialized, complex research experiments, analyze data and present results to Project Leaders
Assist with preparation of research results for publications, grants, and presentations
Order project supplies and equipment
Maintain written and/or computer-based records in an appropriate manner of all tasks performed
Work with Project Leaders, PIs, and Human Resources to resolve conflicts that may arise
Perform other duties as assigned by Project Leaders
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in one of the biological sciences, chemistry, physics, psychology or related area and a minimum of ten (10) years relevant research experience in a neuroscience or neurodegeneration-related field
High skill in multi-tasking, thinking, working independently, and functioning effectively as a team member
Ability to perform a broad range of assignments with a high level of accuracy, thoroughness, and effectiveness. Careful with details and thorough in completing work tasks and reports. Capable of handling complex projects, assignments, and assuming responsibly
Ability to take initiative in developing new methods, procedures, and approaches to project procedures and protocols. Makes frequent and valuable suggestions to improve efficiency and scientific rigor
Successfully prioritizes when faced with requests, demands, and deadlines. Performs effectively despite sudden deadlines and changing priorities. Keeps calm and professional under stressful situations. Excels in anticipating approaching problems and opportunities. Displays leadership traits appropriate to the situation
Displays a commitment to high ethical standards
Preferred
Ph.D. in one of the biological sciences, chemistry, physics, psychology or related area
Benefits
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
Minimum 8% company retirement contribution
Vacation and sick leave
Paid holidays
Access to our onsite café
Free onsite fitness center with access to personal trainer
Free parking
Relocation assistance available for those located 50 miles outside of Oklahoma City metro
Company
Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation
Established in 1946, OMRF is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institute with more than 450 staff and over 50 labs studying cancer, heart disease, autoimmune disorders, and diseases of aging.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Tim Hassen
Vice President and Chief Financial Officer
Brent Keck
Associate Vice President and Chief Information Officer
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