Operations Manager

$112,320 - $135,990/Yr

Columbia University - New York, NY

Part-time - Mid Level

New York, NY

Educational Services

About the position

The Operations Manager at Columbia University Medical Center will support NIH-funded studies related to maternal-child health under the supervision of the Principal Investigator. This part-time role involves overseeing research visits, managing laboratory inventory, and ensuring quality control in participant-facing activities. The position requires a commitment of at least two years and involves significant interaction with staff and community partners to enhance research efforts.

Responsibilities

• Oversee research visits and documentation to ensure quality high fidelity, good data quality, and follow protocols.
• Correspond with community and other laboratory partners.
• Manage laboratory inventory and interface with administration to support laboratory supply purchases, vendor communications, and grant-related submissions.
• Provide clinical supervision for studies.
• Supervise staff including training and quality control checks of staff participant-facing activities (e.g., recruitment).
• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned/requested.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree
• Nursing (RN) certification
• At least 4 years of experience working in a research or medical related industry.

Nice-to-haves

• 2-3 years of managing a staff of at least 5 individuals
• Excellent interpersonal skills
• Experience with medical record systems
• Clinical assessments experience
• Proficiency in MS Excel and Word
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a research team
• Strong clinical research experience.

Benefits

• Competitive hourly salary ranging from $54.00 to $65.38 per hour
• Opportunity to work in a prestigious medical center
• Experience in a research-focused environment