Life Sciences Project Managers

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University of Utah is hiring a Life Sciences Project Manager. The role involves managing and executing daily operations of the resilience scale validation study, including administrative oversight of IRB and regulatory activities, participant recruitment and scheduling, liaising with a partner study site, coordinating research meetings, and supporting study assessment visits. Additionally, the manager will assist with other projects and administrative tasks within the de Lacy lab.

Highlights

Manage daily operations for the resilience scale validation study funded by the Palix Foundation

Draft IRB applications and amendments; oversee regulatory compliance

Recruit, schedule, and enroll study participants

Coordinate with partner study team in Alberta

Manage study resources including staff scheduling and financial transactions

Support research protocols with postdoctoral scholar and attend project meetings

Position funded by grant through June 30, 2027, with potential extension based on funding and performance

Requires bachelor’s degree or master’s degree in related fields; preference for experience in psychology, clinical science, psychiatry-adjacent fields, public health, or neuroscience

Experience with operations management and human subjects mental health research preferred

Full-time, benefited position with a salary of $60,000

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Open Date	04/29/2026
Requisition Number	PRN44881B
Job Title	Life Sciences Project Managers
Working Title	Research Project Manager
Career Progression Track	P00
Track Level	P1 - Entry Level Pro
FLSA Code	Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code?	Yes
Standard Hours per Week	40
Full Time or Part Time?	Full Time
Shift	Day
Work Schedule Summary	Monday – Friday
VP Area	U of U Health - Academics
Department	00868 - Psychiatry - Research
Location	Campus
City	Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment	External Posting
Pay Rate Range	$60,000.00
Close Date	06/29/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary	The project manager is responsible for managing and executing the day to day operations of the resilience scale validation study (PI: de Lacy) funded by the Palix Foundation. The person in this position is responsible for administrative oversight of IRB and other regulatory activities, day-to-day operations including recruiting, scheduling, and enrolling study participants, liaising with the partner study site in Alberta, coordinating research team meetings, and supporting the postdoctoral scholar in conducting study assessment visits. Their secondary role includes assisting with other projects and administrative duties in the de Lacy lab as relevant. This position is time limited and benefitted. This position is funded on a grant that is expected to end *June 30, 2027*. There is a possibility of extension based on additional funding and performance
Responsibilities	Performs a combination, but not necessarily all, of the following duties: • Drafts IRB applications and amendments • Recruits, schedules, and enrolls study participants • Coordinates with Alberta study team • Manages study resources including, but not limited to, study staff scheduling, participant payment, and other study-related financial transactions, etc. • Supports research protocols in collaboration with postdoctoral scholar. • Participates in regularly scheduled project meetings with the study team. • Performs other duties as assigned by Nina de Lacy. SUPERVISION Work is performed under the supervision of Dr. Nina de Lacy.
Minimum Qualifications	EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience). Life Sciences Project Manager, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) with up to 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
Preferences	Have a Bachelor’s degree or higher in psychology, clinical science, psychiatry-adjacent fields, public health, neuroscience, or a closely related field. Preference is for individuals with prior experience with operations management and with prior experience in conducting human subjects mental health research or research in a closely allied field.
Type	Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information	The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page. Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

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* What is your highest level of completed education?
- None
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
* How many years of related work experience do you have?
- Less than 2 years
- 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
- 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
- 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
- 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
- 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
- 14 years or more

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Required Documents

Resume

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Cover Letter

University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu

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Life Sciences Project Managers Bookmark this Posting Print Preview | Apply for this Job

Announcement

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Open Date	04/29/2026
Requisition Number	PRN44881B
Job Title	Life Sciences Project Managers
Working Title	Research Project Manager
Career Progression Track	P00
Track Level	P1 - Entry Level Pro
FLSA Code	Administrative
Patient Sensitive Job Code?	Yes
Standard Hours per Week	40
Full Time or Part Time?	Full Time
Shift	Day
Work Schedule Summary	Monday – Friday
VP Area	U of U Health - Academics
Department	00868 - Psychiatry - Research
Location	Campus
City	Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment	External Posting
Pay Rate Range	$60,000.00
Close Date	06/29/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary	The project manager is responsible for managing and executing the day to day operations of the resilience scale validation study (PI: de Lacy) funded by the Palix Foundation. The person in this position is responsible for administrative oversight of IRB and other regulatory activities, day-to-day operations including recruiting, scheduling, and enrolling study participants, liaising with the partner study site in Alberta, coordinating research team meetings, and supporting the postdoctoral scholar in conducting study assessment visits. Their secondary role includes assisting with other projects and administrative duties in the de Lacy lab as relevant. This position is time limited and benefitted. This position is funded on a grant that is expected to end *June 30, 2027*. There is a possibility of extension based on additional funding and performance
Responsibilities	Performs a combination, but not necessarily all, of the following duties: • Drafts IRB applications and amendments • Recruits, schedules, and enrolls study participants • Coordinates with Alberta study team • Manages study resources including, but not limited to, study staff scheduling, participant payment, and other study-related financial transactions, etc. • Supports research protocols in collaboration with postdoctoral scholar. • Participates in regularly scheduled project meetings with the study team. • Performs other duties as assigned by Nina de Lacy. SUPERVISION Work is performed under the supervision of Dr. Nina de Lacy.
Minimum Qualifications	EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience). Life Sciences Project Manager, I: Requires a bachelor’s (or equivalency) with up to 2 years of directly related work experience or a master’s (or equivalency) degree.
Preferences	Have a Bachelor’s degree or higher in psychology, clinical science, psychiatry-adjacent fields, public health, neuroscience, or a closely related field. Preference is for individuals with prior experience with operations management and with prior experience in conducting human subjects mental health research or research in a closely allied field.
Type	Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Additional Information	The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules. This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen. The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX (OEO). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page. Online reports may be submitted at https://oeo.utah.edu https://publicsafety.utah.edu/safetyreport/ This report includes statistics about criminal offenses, hate crimes, arrests and referrals for disciplinary action, and Violence Against Women Act offenses. They also provide information about safety and security-related services offered by the University of Utah. A paper copy can be obtained by request at the Department of Public Safety located at 1658 East 500 South. As per University of Utah policy 5-108: Transfer of Benefits Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

* What is your highest level of completed education?
- None
- High School Diploma or Equivalent
- Associate Degree
- Bachelor's Degree
- Master's Degree
- Doctorate Degree
* How many years of related work experience do you have?
- Less than 2 years
- 2 years or more, but less than 4 years
- 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
- 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
- 8 years or more, but less than 10 years
- 10 years or more, but less than 12 years
- 12 years or more, but less than 14 years
- 14 years or more

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

Resume

Optional Documents

Cover Letter

University Human Resource Management
250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: employment@utah.edu

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