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OSRF Director of Research Operations
Chicago, IL · Director · Contract
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About the role
- The OSRF Director of Research Operations will provide leadership and strategic oversight for the day-to-day operations of OSRF and its 20+ research core facilities.
- Serve as the central operational contact for all core facilities, managing cross-facility issues and projects.
- Monitor rates, turnaround times, faculty satisfaction, revenue and cost structure.
Responsibilities
- Lead projects such as new facility development, master planning, automation and AI adoption, space optimization, and technology implementation.
- Support external engagement efforts, including business development for increased external revenue, partnership development, and industry outreach.
- Develop routine summary reports on core utilizations, gap analysis, and other reports needed.
- Lead the collection and analysis of performance metrics across all Cancer Center cores, creating reports and dashboards for leadership and stakeholder review.
- Serve as primary liaison between Cancer Center administration and core facilities to ensure alignment on funding, policies, and research support priorities.
- Oversee IT and IS infrastructure and support for core facilities.
- Coordinate with IT and software vendors on core facility technology needs, system upgrades, troubleshooting, and user support.
- Develop and maintain web presence for core facilities, including website updates, online portals, and digital communications.
- Support rate-setting, pricing strategy, and contract negotiations with external partners and service providers.
- Lead cost savings initiatives within cores.
Requirements
- include a college or university degree in related field.
- Experience with business development, external partnerships, or revenue generation in an academic research environment.
- Experience with IT infrastructure, software implementations, or technical systems in research environments.
Nice to have
- Bachelor's degree in a scientific field, research administration, business, engineering, or related field, advanced degree in a scientific field.
- Preferred Competencies
Skills
- BSD ARC-SRF - Animal Resource Center & Office of Shared Research Facilities
- About the Department
Compensation
- $120,000.00 - $170,000.00 The included pay rate or range represents the University's good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.
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Benefits
- Yes The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off.
- Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook.
- 5+ years of experience in research administration, project management or operations management, experience in a large academic medical center or research-intensive university.
Equal opportunity
- Job seekers in need of a reasonable accommodation to complete the application process should call 773-702-5800 or submit a request via Applicant Inquiry Form.
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