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Regular Job Number:

SA90524

Fair Labor Standard Act Classification Exempt Anticipated Pay Range:

$72,000 - $75,000 Pay Range Information Chapman University is required to provide a reasonable estimate of the compensation range for this position. This range takes into account a variety of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. Salary offers are determined based on the final candidate's qualifications and experience, as well as internal equity and other internal factors. The anticipated pay range is not a promise of a particular wage. Job Description Summary The Lab Manager, under general supervision of the principal investigator (PI), coordinates the daily activities and workflow of the Emotion Regulation and Health (ERH) Lab, which is a multi-project research laboratory examining emotion and health comprised of grant funded research studies. The incumbent is responsible for overall ERH Lab oversight, supervising and training laboratory personnel including students and other staff members on compliance and lab standard operating procedures (SOPs), advising the PI on personnel decisions, and creating procedures to ensure study protocols are followed and appropriate documentation is kept for lab safety and IRB and National Institutes of Health (NIH) regulation compliance. The Lab Manager serves as the primary point-of-contact for the laboratory and is responsible for building and maintaining participant partnerships for recruitment and follow-up in addition to serving as primary lab liaison with subsite and industry collaborators. The incumbent will be responsible for lab-wide database management and perform data analysis as needed. Additionally, the Lab Manager will participate in study data collection, including interviews of adolescent and adult participants and lung function assessments. Responsibilities Lab Operations/Management Directs daily lab activities and workflow of the team of research staff and student research assistants under broad direction of PI. Provides long and short-term project planning, troubleshooting, and execution of research projects. Supervises and trains lab personnel on compliance and lab SOPs. Manages lab personnel schedules, approves time sheets, etc. Engages in hiring processes (creating the job description, reviewing applications, interviewing candidates). Serves as a role model and provides leadership regarding lab safety to lab personnel. Interviews Conducts interviews of adolescent and adult participants (including medical histories). Leads lung function assessment data collection, and coaches adolescent patients on home lung function assessment. Administration of Research Protocols Creates and deploys research protocols with human subjects to ensure compliance with regulatory standards. Provides human subjects research administration expertise. Responsible for implementation of study protocols following human research ethical guidelines and maintenance of study-wide databases. Maintains appropriate records for compliance with IRB, NIH, and other necessary regulatory committees. Ensures all deadlines for submission are met. Customer Service Agent Serves as the primary point-of-contact for the laboratory and as lab liaison with the University of Rochester, Northwestern University, the University of California Irvine, and CognitaLabs. Conducts data analysis (for lab operations [e.g., participant retention, cold call recruitment rates; for research products [e.g., publications, conference presentations]), creating presentations related to research studies/findings for meetings and events, and any other duties as assigned by PI. Required Qualifications Bachelor's degree in psychology, applied sciences, or related field. Extensive lab experience of 2-4+ years in behavioral, psychological and/or medical research protocols. Ability to manage and prioritize projects effectively. Ability to exercise judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness in making decisions; ability to recognize when to consult with PI. Effective and professional interpersonal and conflict-resolution skills, ability to build and maintain rapport with research participants, student and staff members, and collaborators. Proficient in medical record navigation and patient health information safety. Willing to work on a flexible schedule to accommodate research participants scheduling needs. Desired Qualifications Master's degree in related field desired but not required. Special Instructions to Applicants At Chapman University, we believe collaboration thrives through in-person engagement. This position is fully on campus, and employees work alongside colleagues, faculty, students, and staff each day to support our vibrant university community. Chapman University is an equal opportunity employer that provides equal employment opportunities to all individuals, regardless of their protected characteristics. All qualified applicants and employees are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, military and veteran status, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by state or federal law. Applicants for Staff and Administrator positions must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis. The offer of employment is contingent upon satisfactory completion and outcomes of a criminal background screening and returning to the Office of Human Resources a signed original acceptance of the Chapman University Agreement to Arbitrate.

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