Laboratory Research Program Manager

Osher Center

Full Time

82991BR

Job Summary

The Sleep, Eating and Affect (SEA) Laboratory seeks a Program Project Manager to oversee and support a growing research program focused on mind and body interventions for mental and physical health states. This position is based at the UCSF Osher Center for Integrative Health at the Mt. Zion campus, with some capacity for work from home. The Program Project Manager will work primarily on analyzing and overseeing the conduct of the laboratory's program of research, which includes analyzing needs for lab, overseeing study progress, and daily research activities. The research studies taking place in SEA Lab include the following:

• Testing cognitive behavioral therapy and whole-body heating protocols for the treatment of depression
• Testing cognitive behavioral therapy for insomnia and home-based infrared body heating for the treatment of insomnia
• Testing the impact of whole-body heating on the excretion of bodily chemicals in firefighters
• Testing the impact of community sauna bathing on loneliness in emerging adults. The SEA Laboratory interventions are diverse, ranging from whole-body heating and sauna research to psychotherapy and digital therapeutics. Similarly, the SEA Laboratory designs interventions for several populations, including civilians, firefighters, and military service members.

• Analyze study needs to enact study planning, development, and implementation
• Analyze study progress to course correct and make changes to recruitment and retention protocols as needed
• Manage study team communications, including coordinating and facilitating research meetings, distributing materials, and corresponding about projects' progression.
• Communicate effectively and professionally with external collaborators in academic and community-based settings
• Provide support for administrative requirements of research conduct, such as obtaining necessary approvals, modifying Institutional Review Board applications, registering studies on clinicaltrials.gov and other registration websites, and onboarding research team personnel
• Create databases and manage data collection and partner with the team's statistician in preparation of study reports and presentations (e.g., data safety monitoring board report and presentation slides)
• Collaborate with the PI to support ongoing grant progress reports and new grant proposals
• Analyze scientific literature to contribute to peer-reviewed publications.
• Support the team with a can-do attitude - filling in gaps where needed.
• Be flexible and willing to adapt to the evolving needs of the laboratory

The final salary and offer components are subject to additional approvals based on UC policy.

Your placement within the salary range is dependent on a number of factors including your work experience and internal equity within this position classification at UCSF. For positions that are represented by a labor union, placement within the salary range will be guided by the rules in the collective bargaining agreement.

The salary range for this position is $27.83- $59.15 hourly.

To learn more about the benefits of working at UCSF, including total compensation, please visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html

Department Description

The Osher Center is a research, education and clinical services program of the UCSF School of Medicine. Our Center strives to successfully integrate modern medicine, healthy lifestyle practices, and established healing approaches from around the globe, in an effort to meet the need for a new model of care and daily living that promotes healing and well-being of the whole person - mind, body and spirit. For more information about the Osher Center please visit: http://www.osher.ucsf.edu/

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in psychology or social science related field, public health or health sciences or related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• At least 1 years of experience with clinical research in a community or clinical setting
• Strong organizational skills; ability to track and oversee progress of multiple projects simultaneously. Proficient in ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes. Detailed oriented
• Proficient in communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Strong process analytic skills; Abilities to analyze each projects' needs and develop task lists organized by project, deadline, and/or other pertinent information;Abilities to evaluate and optimize protocols and processes and to analyze study progress metrics to update procedures where needed
• Abilities to collaborate with research team and outside collaborators to analyze, manage, and execute timelines and tasks for multiple projects
• Experience with Institutional Review Board (IRB) applications, correspondence, and processes

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's degree in psychology or social science related field, public health or health sciences, and/or equivalent experience/training
• At least 2 years of experience with clinical research in a community or clinical setting
• Experience in working with populations with depression, anxiety, and/or insomnia
• Experience in using grant materials and supporting materials to develop study protocols, IRB application materials, and study materials
• Experience in delegating work to, and supervising, research team members (e.g., research assistants or study coordinators)
• Experience in preparing NIH annual reports and data safety monitoring board (DSMB) reports and presentation materials
• Experience with Salesforce database management, Qualtrics survey software
• Experience with body-based intervention provision, particularly thermal treatments such as sauna, whole-body heating, cold plunge

About UCSF

The University of California, San Francisco (UCSF) is a leading university dedicated to promoting health worldwide through advanced biomedical research, graduate-level education in the life sciences and health professions, and excellence in patient care. It is the only campus in the 10-campus UC system dedicated exclusively to the health sciences. We bring together the world's leading experts in nearly every area of health. We are home to five Nobel laureates who have advanced the understanding of cancer, neurodegenerative diseases, aging and stem cells.

Pride Values

UCSF is a diverse community made of people with many skills and talents. We seek candidates whose work experience or community service has prepared them to contribute to our commitment to professionalism, respect, integrity, diversity and excellence - also known as our PRIDE values.

In addition to our PRIDE values, UCSF is committed to equity - both in how we deliver care as well as our workforce. We are committed to building a broadly diverse community, nurturing a culture that is welcoming and supportive, and engaging diverse ideas for the provision of culturally competent education, discovery, and patient care. Additional information about UCSF is available at diversity.ucsf.edu

Join us to find a rewarding career contributing to improving healthcare worldwide.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The University of California San Francisco is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.

Organization

Campus

Job Code and Payroll Title

007397 PROJECT POLICY ANL 2

Job Category

Administrative Support, Professional (Non-Clinical)

Bargaining Unit

99 - Policy-Covered (No Bargaining Unit)

Employee Class

Career

Percentage

100%

Location

San Francisco, CA

Campus

Mount Zion (SF)

Work Style

Fully On-Site

Shift

Days

Shift Length

8 Hours

Additional Shift Details

Monday - Friday from8AM-5PM (Work location schedule varies with studies' needs )