Research Project Manager

Department

BSD MED
- Cardiology
- Arora Research Staff

The Section of Cardiology was founded in 1950 and has a proud history. We are now charting a new course that will propel us to the forefront of cardiovascular medicine. The strength of the Section reflects the quality and dedication of its faculty, trainees, and support staff and is enhanced by the rich environment at the University of Chicago. The Section of Cardiology, within the Department of Medicine, is a highly collaborative workplace on the main campus of the University of Chicago.

Our section prides itself on its strong and integrated programs in clinical care, research, and education. The strength of our clinical programs is essential not only to our ability to provide excellent patient care, but to our ability to perform research that advances the frontiers of clinical practice and to train future generations of physicians. Our research programs allow us to advance the scientific basis and clinical practice and to train researchers who can carry this scientific mission into the future.

The Department of Medicine, Section of Cardiology is looking for a Research Project Manager to work on Cardiac electrophysiology research, specifically with an expertise in large animal cardiovascular research such as: open chest electrophysiological procedures, creation of large animal models of atrial fibrillation, gene therapy procedures, trans-venous electrophysiological procedures and creation of large animal models of myocardial infarction/heart failure.

• Overall organizer/lead for all lab experiments and lab schedules for the Arora lab.
• Oversee external lab collaborations while also managing overall project outcomes.
• Adhere and ensure all protocols and compliance are followed for lab, safety, staff and animals as the lead.
• Preparation and maintenance of all ACUC protocols.
• Assist with animal experimentation, including large animal cardiovascular research.
• Ensures compliance with federal regulations and institutional policies.
• May prepare and maintain protocol submissions and revisions.
• Perform daily pacemaker interrogations and health checks on dogs.
• Maintain and organize veterinary and experimental records. Ensure information on animal health or behavior changes is communicated to veterinary team.
• Assist vets with surgeries and procedures. Clean, sterilize and pack surgical instruments.
• Help with lab maintenance, ordering of supplies, stocking shelves, clean up.
• Perform basic lab technique (making of buffers, pipetting, immunoblots, PCR, microscopy).
• Performing experiments for specific projects. Record findings/results.
• Maintains technical and administrative support for a research projects.
• Analyzes and maintains data and/or specimens. Conducts literature reviews. Assists with preparation of reports, manuscripts and other documents.
• Develops SOWs, project charters, and project plans
• Applies research principles and relevant subject matter knowledge relevant to administer a research project. With a moderate level of direction, manages lab and/or research-related duties and tasks. Helps develop, design and conduct research projects according to plan.
• Supports data collection and analytical needs of research projects. Conducts literature reviews and helps write reports and manuscripts. Ensures project compliance with different policies, procedures, directives, and mandates.
• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 2-5 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

• Bachelor’s degree.