The Director of ECHO Lab and Clinical Operations at the University of Miami leads the Environmental Influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) study, providing strategic direction to ensure alignment with NIH protocols and institutional policies. This role involves overseeing clinical operations, data management, regulatory compliance, and multi-site coordination to maintain data integrity and operational continuity. The director will develop strategic plans, manage research staff, and collaborate with national ECHO program leadership to resolve operational challenges and monitor study progress. Key responsibilities include ensuring biospecimen collection, processing, storage, and shipment comply with safety standards and regulatory requirements while supporting both ECHO and faculty-led initiatives. Ideal candidates have a master’s degree or PhD in a relevant field, at least five years of experience in managing large-scale maternal-child health research, fluency in English and Spanish, and expertise in NIH-funded research regulations.
Skills
Python
R
SQL
Excel
NIH-funded research
Good Clinical Practice (GCP)
IRB submissions
Data management
Clinical operations
Regulatory compliance
Project management
Multidisciplinary team coordination
Research infrastructure
Laboratory processes
Human subjects research regulations
Operational efficiency
Quality control
Scientific communication
Manuscript preparation
Presentation skills
What you'll do
Oversees ECHO study operations to ensure successful execution of research objectives.
Develops strategic plans for multi-site clinical, laboratory, and data activities.
Ensures adherence to ECHO study protocols and regulatory requirements.
Coordinates ECHO data collection, management, and reporting processes.
Provides operational oversight of the SONHS biobehavioral laboratory operations.
What we're looking for
Minimum 5 years of relevant experience in managing large-scale maternal-child health or health disparities research.
Fluent in English and Spanish; preference for bilingual candidates.
Strong knowledge of clinical research operations, laboratory processes, and regulatory requirements.
Ability to direct complex research programs and coordinate multidisciplinary teams across various domains.
Expertise in NIH-funded research and human subjects research regulations.
Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
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About University of Miami
The University of Miami is a private research university in Coral Gables, Florida, known for programs in business, law, medicine, marine science, and the arts. Industry: Higher Education & Research
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