Program Manager, Research - Anesthesiology

UTHealth Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% paid medical premiums

Generous time off

Retirement/pension plan

Job summary

UTHealth Houston is seeking a Research Program Manager to lead research initiatives within Dr. Turan's lab, focusing on perioperative outcomes and postoperative pain management. This role requires overseeing laboratory operations, managing personnel, and assisting in grant submissions.

The ideal candidate must hold a Bachelor’s degree in a related field and possess significant experience in research coordination, with opportunities for professional growth and comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of applicable experience required.
• Registered Nurse (RN) licensure may be required.
• Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) certification may be required.

Responsibilities

• Manage research agenda and oversee laboratory operations.
• Assist with budget and grant proposals.
• Conduct training and manage HR activities.

Skills

Grant writing skills

Human Resources management

Research coordination

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science or health administration

Job description

The Department of Anesthesiology is seeking a Research Program Manager to join the team. This role will mostly work with Dr. Turan's lab, but also assist with our research administration office. Dr. Turan's research mainly focuses on perioperative outcomes, postoperative pain, regional anesthesia, and persistent surgical pain.

Why Join Us

What we do here changes the world. UTHealth Houston is Texas’ resource for healthcare education, innovation, scientific discovery, and excellence in patient care.

Once you join us you won't want to leave. It’s because we reward our team for the excellent service they provide. Our total rewards package includes the benefits you’d expect from a top healthcare organization (benefits, insurance, etc.), plus:

Benefits

• 100% paid medical premiums for our full-time employees
• Generous time off (holidays, preventative leave day, both vacation and sick time – all of which equates to around 37-38 days per year)
• The longer you stay, the more vacation you’ll accrue!
• Longevity Pay (Monthly payments after two years of service)
• Build your future with our awesome retirement/pension plan!

Employee Wellness

• Free financial and legal counseling
• Free mental health counseling services
• Gym membership discounts and access to wellness programs
• Other employee discounts including entertainment, car rentals, cell phones, etc.
• Resources for child and elder care
• Plus many more!

Position Summary

Develops, plans, maintains research and policy analysis. Oversees the general running of the laboratory.

Position Key Accountabilities

• Manages the research agenda for the area.
• Sets deadlines, assigns responsibilities, monitors the progress of projects, and provides supervision and guidance to the research personnel, research nurses and administrative staff.
• Facilitates collaboration between clinicians and research scientist, internal and external to the University.
• Assists with the annual budget, negotiates service contracts, reports on progress and authorizes expenditures.
• Informs upper management of key activities.
• Assists in grant proposals to both private foundations and governmental agencies.
• May work closely with the Office of Sponsored Projects on the submission of grants.
• May conduct or supervise training related to research for internal, hospital, and community groups.
• Manages on-going strategic plans for the area.
• Communicates with community and professionals to share objectives and outcomes.
• Prepares/makes oral presentations at professional meetings.
• May also participate in committees as deemed appropriate for the department.
• Stays abreast of new and updated protocols for the department.
• Manages Human Resources activities of department in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Certification / Skills

• Depending on research may require advanced level grant writing skills.
• Manages Human Resources activities of department in regards to: recruiting and selection, hiring and termination, training, professional development, mentoring, counseling, performance evaluations, and salary planning.
• Registered Nurse (RN) State Licensure or Nurse Licensure Compact (NLC) by Texas Board of Nursing (BON) may be required.
• Certified Clinical Research Coordinator (CCRC) by Association of Clinical Research Professionals (ACRP) may be required.
• Certifications specific to the program required.

Minimum Education

Bachelor's Degree in Science or a health administration related field required.

Minimum Experience

5 Years Of Applicable Experience Required. May substitute required experience with equivalent years of education beyond the minimum education requirement.

Physical Requirements

Exerts up to 20 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 10 pounds frequently and/or a negligible amount constantly to move objects.

Security Sensitive

This position is a security-sensitive position pursuant to Texas Education Code 51.215 and Texas Government Code 411.094. To the extent that a position requires the holder to research, work on, or have access to critical infrastructure as defined in Texas Business and Commerce Code 117.001(2), the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure is a minimum qualification to be hired for and to continue to be employed in that position. Personnel in such positions, and similarly situated state contractors, will be routinely reviewed to determine whether things such as criminal history or continuous connections to the government or political apparatus of a foreign adversary might prevent the applicant, employee, or contractor from being able to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. A foreign adversary is a nation listed in 15 C.F.R. 791.4.

Residency Requirement

Employees must permanently reside and work in the State of Texas.