Research Manager, Department of Anesthesiology

Job Overview

As one of the oldest medical schools in the country, the University of Cincinnati College of Medicine (COM) has a reputation for training best‑in‑class health care professionals and developing cutting‑edge procedures and research that improve the health and clinical care of patients. In partnership with the UC Health academic healthcare system and Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center, COM doctors are transforming medicine every day.

The Department of Anesthesiology is a top‑tier department with world‑renowned clinical and research faculty. With world‑class research, teaching, and medical practice opportunities, the Department of Anesthesiology at U.C. College of Medicine is seeking a full‑time Research Manager to oversee and guide research that leads to work products within the University of Cincinnati’s agenda. This position will assist the head of the program in shaping the overall research agenda and approach, while assisting a team of research professionals with the dissemination of research and related data.

This job description can be changed at any time.

• Develop a research agenda using appropriate analytical approaches, models, and methods; translate research results into timely and relevant policy recommendations.
• Coordinate and assist in the development of external funding proposals.
• Manage, oversee, plan, and conduct research; manage daily activities, including project development, data collection and data analysis.
• Assist with the dissemination of research findings and maintain systems for tracking project‑related presentations, publications, and other outputs.
• Write and publish white papers, conference reports, opinion articles, blogs and policy briefs.
• Ensure adherence to institutional, federal, and sponsor‑specific guidelines concerning human subjects and research integrity.
• Organize research documentation, coordinate meetings, and facilitate communication among research teams.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need.

• Bachelor’s Degree in biological sciences or related field.

• Four (4) years of experience in an academic, government, or private‑sector research, staff, and/or administrative position.

• A Master or Ph.D. degree in chemistry or neuroscience and experience in managing clinical trials and/or drug development.
• Experience in preparation, submission, and managing IRB protocols, amendments, and reports to ensure ongoing compliance with ethical standards.
• Training and experience in designing and managing data collection tools in REDCap, ensuring accuracy, security, and proper documentation of research data.
• Training and experience in extracting and analyzing data from a variety of sources; support statistical and qualitative analysis; interpret research findings.

• Sitting – Continuously
• Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) – Often
• Hearing, listening – Often
• Talking – Often
• Standing – Often
• Walking – Often
• Bending – Often
• Stooping – Often
• Kneeling, squatting – Seldom
• Lifting – up to 20 pounds – Often
• Noise:
  There is sufficient noise to cause you to shout in order to be heard above the noise level.
• Hazards:
  Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts of machinery or tools used to perform work, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals.
• Atmospheric
  
  Conditions:
  
  Conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation.

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well‑being, financial security, and work‑life balance.

• Comprehensive Tuition Remission
  : UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
• Robust Retirement Plans
  :
  As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
• Real Work‑Life Balance
  : UC prioritizes work‑life balance with a generous time‑off policy, including vacation and sick time, 11 paid holidays, additional end‑of‑year paid time off (Winter Season Days), and 6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents.
• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription).
• Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs.
• Professional development & mentorship opportunities.

Building a workplace where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans.