Project Manager GS9070

Oklahoma State University; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Oklahoma State University—Center for Health Sciences in Tulsa seeks a Project Manager to ensure smooth day-to-day operations of multiple research protocols, focusing on safety, integrity, and data quality across trials and longitudinal studies involving pregnancy, newborns, and substance use disorders.

Responsibilities include participant management, data collection, biospecimen handling, and training, with requirements of a relevant master's degree and 3–5 years of research experience in

Qualifications

• Master's degree- Psychology, Cognitive Science, Public Health, Education or related field (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• 3-5 years of previous research experience focusing on vulnerable populations such as pregnant individuals and/or individuals with substance use disorder.
• Experience with data entry, data coding, and data quality control is required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure smooth day-to-day functioning of all research activities in the lab across multiple protocols.
• Oversee operational integrity, protocol fidelity, and participant safety across trials and longitudinal studies.
• Assist Project Director with participant management, data collection, biospecimen processing, and training.

Skills

Time management

Multitasking

Data collection coordination

Problem solving

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Psychology, Cognitive Science, Public Health, Education or related field

Tools

REDCap

Clincard

Job description

Campus

OSU-Center for Health Sciences

Contact Name & Email

Jamie Childers [e-mail]

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8:00am-5:00pm with occasional evenings and weekends.

Appointment Length

Regular Continuous/Until Further Notice

Hiring Range

Commensurate with education and experience

Priority Application Date

While applications will be accepted until a successful candidate has been hired, interested parties are encouraged to submit their materials by to ensure full consideration.

About this Position

The Project Manager is responsible for ensuring the smooth day-to-day functioning of all research activities in the lab, including up to four different research protocols at any given time under a research portfolio. This role has primary responsibility for operational integrity, protocol fidelity, and participant safety across multiple trials and longitudinal studies, which include pregnancy, childbirth, newborns, and substance use disorders. The Project Manager will assist the Project Director in overseeing the execution of each study component across protocols including participant management, data collection, biospecimen processing and storage, quality control, training, and operations.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree- Psychology, Cognitive Science, Public Health, Education or related field.
  (degree must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• 3-5 years of previous research experience focusing on vulnerable populations such as pregnant individuals and/or individuals with substance use disorder.
• Experience with data entry, data coding, and data quality control is required.

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

• Ability to manage multiple tasks and exceptional time-management skills is necessary.
• Willingness to contribute to the research agenda on one night a week and one weekend a month.
• Ability to resolve issues in a timely manner and ensure smooth data collection appointments.
• Ability to navigate various data collection platforms and project management programs including REDCap, Clincard, and others as needed for the position.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior experience supporting neuroimaging research, including MRI-based studies involving pregnant individuals, infants, children or clinical populations.
• Experience supporting randomized controlled trials, clinical interventions, or treatment studies is strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience working with IRBs on amendments, continuing review, and reportable events.
• Direct experience with infant or perinatal populations is highly desirable.

Skills, Proficiencies, and/or Knowledge:

• Familiarity with neuroimaging workflows, including participant preparation, safety screening, and scanning scheduling.
• Comfort working in clinical settings (i.e., hospital settings, prenatal care environments) is preferred.