Innovative Research Ops Lead — Mindfulness & Digital Health Lab

Carnegie Mellon University; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Tuition benefits

PTO and holidays

Transit bus pass

Family Concierge

Job summary

Carnegie Mellon University’s Dietrich College is seeking a Research Operations Coordinator to support NIH-funded mindfulness and health studies. The role coordinates study activities with project managers, maintains regulatory documents, and assists with grants and reporting while supporting executive needs for Dr.

Creswell. The position emphasizes organized workflow, proactive problem solving, and responsible use of AI tools to streamline documentation, meeting notes, literature scans, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required; 3–5 years of data collection, analysis, research methodology, and/or lab experience preferred.
• Combination of education and relevant experience may be considered.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate study activities with lab project managers, including scheduling, recruitment materials, study documentation, and data organization.
• Prepare and track IRB submissions, renewals, and modifications; maintain regulatory documentation.
• Support grant submissions and progress reports by assembling materials and coordinating with grant administrators.
• Manage Dr. Creswell's calendar, email, and travel; provide executive support for research priorities and commitments.
• Coordinate onboarding for new lab members and maintain lab procedures, shared drives, and research resources.

Skills

Data collection

Research methodology

Lab experience

Proactive organization

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Generative AI tools

Job description

Carnegie Mellon University’s Dietrich College is seeking a Research Operations Coordinator to support NIH-funded mindfulness and health studies. The role coordinates study activities with project managers, maintains regulatory documents, and assists with grants and reporting while supporting executive needs for Dr.

Creswell. The position emphasizes organized workflow, proactive problem solving, and responsible use of AI tools to streamline documentation, meeting notes, literature scans, and