Research Project Manager

Position Overview and Responsibilities
The Alzheimer’s disease research community at the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is seeking a Research Project Manager to coordinate a large, multi-year project across multiple labs. This position is associated with the newly created Rita Walker Alzheimer’s Research Fund, and while the initial position will be for two years, opportunities may exist to extend this position into a longer-term role.

The successful applicant will be a dynamic leader at the center of the management of a multi-laboratory research effort and include the following responsibilities:
• Coordinate project activities and budget allocations across multiple laboratories and experimental endpoints.
• Act as a liaison between Project Leaders, Co-Investigator PIs, and project staff.
• Modify, develop, maintain and improve research project procedures and/or protocols.
• Supervise the development and maintenance of mouse Alzheimer’s disease lines and ensure that animal numbers and ages are sufficient to achieve experimental outcomes in multiple labs.
• Create and maintain inventories and databases of cells, tissues, research samples, and reagents.
• Write and submit safety and animal use protocols, and ensure regulatory compliance to these protocols across multiple laboratories.
• Help set, assess and report on project progress and milestones.
• Plan and coordinate team meetings and updates.
• Identify, prepare and perform a limited number of specialized, complex research experiments, analyze data and present results to Project Leaders.
• Assist with preparation of research results for publications, grants, and presentations.
• Order project supplies and equipment.
• Maintain written and/or computer-based records in an appropriate manner of all tasks performed.
• Work with Project Leaders, PIs, and Human Resources to resolve conflicts that may arise.
• Perform other duties as assigned by Project Leaders.

Minimum Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree in one of the biological sciences, chemistry, physics, psychology or related area and a minimum of ten (10) years relevant research experience in a neuroscience or neurodegeneration-related field.
• High skill in multi-tasking, thinking, working independently, and functioning effectively as a team member.
• Ability to perform a broad range of assignments with a high level of accuracy, thoroughness, and effectiveness. Careful with details and thorough in completing work tasks and reports. Capable of handling complex projects, assignments, and assuming responsibly.
• Ability to take initiative in developing new methods, procedures, and approaches to project procedures and protocols. Makes frequent and valuable suggestions to improve efficiency and scientific rigor.
• Successfully prioritizes when faced with requests, demands, and deadlines. Performs effectively despite sudden deadlines and changing priorities. Keeps calm and professional under stressful situations. Excels in anticipating approaching problems and opportunities. Displays leadership traits appropriate to the situation.
• Displays a commitment to high ethical standards.

Preferred Qualifications
• Ph.D. in one of the biological sciences, chemistry, physics, psychology or related area.

OMRF Overview
Founded in 1946, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is among the nation’s oldest, most respected independent, nonprofit biomedical research institutes. OMRF is dedicated to understanding and developing more effective treatments for human diseases, focusing on critical research areas such as Alzheimer’s disease, cancer, lupus, multiple sclerosis, and cardiovascular disease. OMRF follows an innovative cross-disciplinary approach to medical research and ranks among the nation’s leaders in patents per scientist.

Located in Oklahoma City, a city that offers a dynamic and flourishing downtown area, with low cost of living, short commute times and a diversified economy, OMRF has been voted one of the Top Workplaces since the inception of the award. This achievement has been accomplished thanks to OMRF individuals who share a unified understanding that our excellence can only be fully realized with a collective commitment to our mission, “. . . so that more may live longer, healthier lives.” Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to this mission.

OMRF Benefits
We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits to full-time employees including medical, dental, and vision insurance, minimum 8% company retirement contribution, vacation and sick leave, and paid holidays. All employees have access to our onsite café, free onsite fitness center with access to personal trainer, free parking and much more! Relocation assistance available for those located 50 miles outside of Oklahoma City metro. Learn more about our benefits here.

OMRF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.