UC Irvine · 21 hours ago
Jr Specialist - Population Health and Disease Prevention - UCI
Irvine, CA
Part-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$55K/yr - $59K/yr
3+ years expUC Irvine is seeking a Lab Manager for the Mind Microbiome Lab, responsible for overseeing research coordination and administrative operations. The role involves managing intervention and observational studies, ensuring compliance with regulations, and fostering a collaborative lab environment.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Coordinate all phases of psychological and biobehavioral intervention studies, including recruitment, screening, informed consent, scheduling, and follow-up
Oversee implementation of intervention protocols and ensure fidelity through supervision, adherence checks, and documentation
Manage the collection of psychosocial, behavioral, and biological data in accordance with study protocols
Develop, refine, and maintain Qualtrics, or other data management systems; perform regular quality control audits
Prepare IRB submissions, renewals, and protocol modifications; ensure ongoing compliance with human subjects regulations and HIPAA guidelines when applicable
Contribute to progress reports, grant submissions, and manuscript preparation as needed
Identify and resolve operational issues that impact study progress or data integrity
Manage the day-to-day operations of the research lab, ensuring an organized, efficient, and collaborative environment
Supervise, train, and evaluate undergraduate and post-baccalaureate research assistants; develop and deliver training materials and standard operating procedures (SOPs)
Coordinate lab schedules, team meetings, and study timelines to ensure milestones are met
Purchase, inventory, and maintain laboratory and study materials, equipment, and software
Track budgets, reconcile expenses, and assist with grant financial management when needed in collaboration with the PI and department staff
Ensure compliance with all University safety, data security, and research conduct standards
Foster a positive and inclusive lab culture that supports student development and team effectiveness
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree and 3–5 years of research experience, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Demonstrated experience coordinating behavioral or clinical studies from initiation through completion
Proven ability to manage lab operations, supervise research staff, and handle administrative tasks in a university setting
Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and written communication skills
Proficiency with SPSS, Qualtrics, Excel, and database management
Familiarity with IRB processes, research ethics, and HIPAA compliance
Ability to prioritize, multitask, and problem-solve independently while maintaining attention to detail
Commitment to fostering a collaborative, equitable, and professional lab environment
The candidate should also be proficient in R programming and experience using GitHub
Preferred
Statement of Research (Optional)
Company
UC Irvine
UC Irvine
10001+ employees
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