​Manager of Research Operations​

The Research Operations Manager will provide comprehensive oversight of research operations for both ECHO-Chicago and Lilly Cheng-Immergluck’s Lab. This includes developing operational plans, overseeing project protocols, staff supervision, and maintaining operational workflows.

Requirements

• Lead the operational management of research portfolios, including strategizing workflows to maximize efficiency across educational and research domains.
• Drive strategic research planning by refining optimal team structures and developing operating procedures to meet evolving team needs.
• Direct the implementation of multiple research studies, managing recruitment, retention, data analysis, dissemination, and risk management strategies.
• Manage ECHO-Chicago data infrastructure, including the oversight of study data and REDCap databases.
• Design and execute analytic plans for ECHO-Chicago program evaluation and data analysis, utilizing a mixed-methods approach.
• Work closely with Dr. Immergluck to develop of research grant proposals and liaise with the grant management team to ensure materials are complete for internal review and final submission.
• Oversee the development and research protocols across the two programs and submit materials to the Institutional Review Board (IRB) for review.
• Collaborate with the awards and legal teams to develop and execute essential research agreements, including Data Use Agreements (DUAs) and Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs).
• Facilitate interdisciplinary teams, ensuring high-quality data collection and protocol compliance across both internal and external partner networks.
• Serves as the primary liaison for research partner engagement, managing relationships with community organizations, academic institutions, and healthcare partners.
• Supervise junior research staff and students and mentors operational program staff in supporting research/evaluation activities.
• Uses subject matter and best practices knowledge to perform lab and/or research-related duties and tasks.

Benefits

• Paid Time Off
• Health Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• 401k Matching