Research Center Manager

Cornell University; Town of Ithaca (NY); On-site; USD 72,000 - 78,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care options

Retirement contributions

Generous leave

Job summary

The Cornell Center for Enervating Neuroimmune Disease (ENID Center) in Ithaca, NY invites applications for a Research Center Manager (Research Support Spec II) to support the Director and Associate Director in running the center and its projects. This fixed-term, benefits-eligible position initially spans 12 months with a possibility of renewal.

Qualified candidates will have life sciences training, strong organizational and project management skills, and experience with data management,

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a life sciences field with 3–5 years of related experience.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Experience with data collection, reporting, and coordination across researchers.
• Willingness to work with human subjects samples and regulatory compliance.
• Proficiency with common software tools (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).

Responsibilities

• Supervising collection of clinical data and configuring REDCap project setup.
• Facilitating transfer of research data, publications, and events to NIH Data Management and Coordination Center.
• Organizing meetings with research collaborators and attending joint lab meetings.
• Assisting with grant proposals and preparation of NIH reporting.
• Screening subjects, interfacing with participants, and coordinating with recruitment services.
• Maintaining Biobank samples and tracking storage and shipments.
• Conducting experiments and assays on human samples.
• Interacting with clinicians and other centers to acquire samples.
• Managing equipment and regulatory compliance activities.
• Maintaining the Center's website and social media, acting as primary contact.

Skills

Project management

Life sciences knowledge

Organizational skills

Data handling

Communications

Research coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree

Ph.D.

Tools

Word

Excel

PowerPoint

Databases

Job description

The Cornell Center for Enervating Neuroimmune Disease has an immediate opening for a Research Center Manager (job class Research Support Specialist II) to support the Director and Associate Director with operation of the center and its research projects. This is a fixed-term, benefits-eligible position with an initial appointment term of 12 months and the possibility of renewal.

Well qualified candidates will bring training and experience in life sciences, especially knowledge of immunology, microbiology, virology, or genetics. Strong organizational skills and experience in program or project management also will be key to success in this role. The position is a good match for a proactive researcher who enjoys the laboratory and operational sides of research equally and seeks options for process improvement.

The Role

As ENID Center Manager, you will provide administrative expertise, lead outreach and communications efforts, and manage research reporting. You also will perform experimental and lab management duties that further the Center's research projects.

Key responsibilities will include:

• Supervising the collection of clinical data from human subjects and configuring project setup in the REDCap system
• Facilitating the transfer of research data, publications, and events of interest to the NIH-funded Data Management and Coordination Center
• Organizing meetings between research collaborators and attending joint lab meetings
• Contributing to preparation of research reports to NIH and other funders and assisting with grant proposals
• Working with hospital staff to screen subjects for project participation, interfacing with research participants, and partnering with recruitment services to ensure adequate participation
• Maintaining and adding samples to our Biobank and tracking sample storage and shipments to researchers
• Conducting research experiments, such as performing assays on human blood components or culturing human cells for assays
• Interacting with clinicians and other research centers to acquire samples and survey data
• Managing equipment and supplies and assisting with regulatory compliance activities
• Maintaining the Center's website and social media platforms and serving as a Center point of contact

As part of the Cornell community, you will help foster a culture of belonging and a healthy work environment by communicating across differences; being cooperative, collaborative, open, and welcoming; showing respect, compassion, and empathy; engaging and supporting others regardless of background or perspective; speaking up when others are being excluded or treated inappropriately; and supporting work/life integration of oneself and others.

About Us

The Center for Enervating Neuroimmune Disease (ENID Center) utilizes the expertise of faculty at Cornell University, the Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City, collaborators at other institutions, clinicians, and members of patient advocacy organizations in order to perform research on the pathophysiology of the disease Myalgic Encephalomyelitis/Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (ME/CFS) and to promote understanding of the diagnostic criteria and serious nature of the illness by medical personnel, researchers, and the public.

When evaluating your candidacy, we will look for evidence of the following:

• Bachelor's degree and 3-5 years of relevant experience in biological research, project management, higher education, scientific communication, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Excellent attention to detail, good judgment, and discretion
• Demonstrated organizational skills and ability to multi-task on multiple simultaneous projects
• Demonstrated effectiveness working individually and as part of a team, including working with multiple collaborators in a research network
• Experience with software, such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and other common user programs, including databases to support data collection, budgeting, communication, and reporting
• Willingness to work with animal biological materials, including human blood components
• Ability to cultivate and develop inclusive working relationships with students, faculty, staff, and community members
• Ability and willingness to travel to occasional meetings with collaborators or to attend scientific conferences

Additionally, although not required, we would prefer:

• Master's degree or Ph.D. in life sciences or related field, with knowledge of immunology, microbiology, virology, and/or genetics
• Experience in program management or project planning
• Experience utilizing social media and WordPress

Rewards and Benefits

• This position is located in Ithaca, New York on the campus of Cornell University. Cornell receives national recognition as an award-winning workplace for our health, wellbeing, and sustainability.
• Our benefits programs include comprehensive health care options, generous retirement contributions, access to wellness programs, and employee discounts with local and national retail brands. We invite you to follow this link to get more information about our benefits: Understand Your Benefits | Working at Cornell.
• Our leave provisions include health and personal leave, three weeks of vacation and 13 holidays: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Thanksgiving and the day after, and an end of the year winter break from December 25-January 1. To offer greater flexibility for observing faiths and traditions, we also offer two additional floating holidays. Learn more about our generous leave provisions: Holiday and Accrued Time Off | Working at Cornell.
• Cornell's impressive educational benefits include tuition-free Extramural Study and Employee Degree Program, tuition aid for external education, and Cornell Children's Tuition Assistance Program. Learn more about our extensive educational benefits: Education Benefits | Working at Cornell.

University Job Title: Research Support Spec II

Job Family: Academic Support

Level: F

Pay Rate Type: Salary

Pay Range: $72,209.00 - $77,625.00

Remote Option Availability: Onsite

Company: Endowed

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