Lead Research Operations

MaineHealth; Scarborough (ME); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid parental leave

Flexible work options

Student loan assistance

Professional development opportunities

Well-being resources

Job summary

MaineHealth Institute for Research is seeking a Lead Research Operations professional to oversee day-to-day operations across research facilities, ensuring safety, equipment upkeep, and facility management. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience and a valid driver’s license, with opportunities to influence operational excellence.

This nonclinical leadership position offers competitive pay in a structured environment with comprehensive MaineHealth benefits and professional

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related field or at least four years of healthcare/research operations experience.
• Valid Driver’s License required.
• Experience: see Education.

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day operations for all research facilities administration.
• Includes safety management, equipment acquisition, maintenance and repair.
• Information systems management and animal facility management.
• Facility management across multiple sites.

Skills

Valid Driver's License

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Medical Technology or related field

Job description

MaineHealth Institute for Research

Professional - Nonclinical

Req #: 91303

Summary

The Lead Research Operations role oversees the day-to-day operations for all research facilities administration including safety management, equipment acquisition, maintenance and repair, information systems management, animal facility management and facility management.

Required Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)

1. Education: Bachelor's Degree in a Medical Technology or related field or at least four years of experience working in a healthcare or research operations required.
2. License/Certifications: Valid Driver’s License required.
3. Experience: See Education

Additional Information

MaineHealth is committed to fostering a supportive, inclusive environment where care team members can thrive while making a meaningful impact in the communities we serve across Maine and New Hampshire. We offer competitive benefits including paid parental leave, flexible work options, student loan assistance, professional development opportunities, and well-being resources - so you can grow your career while feeling supported both personally and professionally.

We recognize the value each team member brings to our organization.Any offer of employmentwill depend onqualificationssuch asskills, relevant experience, education, certifications,and otherjob-relatedfactors. Thebase rangeis an estimate and does notreflect the full valueofourtotal compensationpackage.

The pay range for this position is $21.97to $29.28 per hour.

Compensation for part-time positions isdeterminedon a prorated basis consistent with the scheduled hours and applicable full-time equivalent (FTE).

In addition to base pay, MaineHealth offerscomprehensivebenefits, recognition programs, career growth opportunities, and,where applicable,shiftdifferentials or other incentives.

Notice Regarding Maine Employer Surveillance Statute

Pursuant to Maine's Employer Surveillance Statute, prospective care team members are notified that MaineHealth may monitor, collect, record, review, or retain information related to the use of its systems, networks, applications, files, data, communications platforms (including notified recordings), smart badges, building access, company vehicle GPS data, business calls, and workplace security cameras. Information collected may be used for legitimate business purposes, including security, safety, compliance, investigations, training, quality assurance, and operational management.