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Research Operations Manager

University of North Carolina - Chapel Hill
$78,744 - $90,000
United States, North Carolina, Chapel Hill
104 Airport Dr (Show on map)
Jul 11, 2025
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Department Pathology Lab Med - FOBRL-413806
Career Area Research Professionals
Posting Open Date 07/11/2025
Application Deadline 07/25/2025
Open Until Filled No
Position Type Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)
Working Title Research Operations Manager
Appointment Type EHRA Non-Faculty Research
Position Number 00036224
Vacancy ID NF0009181
Full Time/Part Time Full-Time Permanent
FTE 1
Hours per week 40
Position Location North Carolina, US
Hiring Range $78,744 - $90,000
Proposed Start Date 08/25/2025
Position Information


Be a Tar Heel!
A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.
One of the best college towns and best places to live in the United States, Chapel Hill has diverse social, cultural, recreation and professional opportunities that span the campus and community.
University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
Our mission is to improve the health and well-being of North Carolinians and others whom we serve. We accomplish this by providing leadership and excellence in the interrelated areas of patient care, education and research.

Patient care: We promote health and provide superb clinical care while maintaining our strong tradition of reaching underserved populations and reducing health disparities across North Carolina and beyond.

Education: We prepare tomorrow`s healthcare professionals and biomedical researchers from all backgrounds by facilitating learning within innovative and integrated curricula and team-oriented interprofessional education to ensure a highly skilled workforce.

Research: We develop and support a rich array of outstanding health sciences research programs, centers and resources. We provide infrastructure and opportunities for collaboration among disciplines throughout and beyond our university to support outstanding research. We foster programs in the areas of basic, translational, mechanistic and population research.
Position Summary
The primary purpose of the Research Operations Manager position is to manage and direct the operations of the laboratory by providing the highest and broadest levels of scientific expertise and oversight to research projects conducted at The Francis Owen Blood Research Laboratory ( FOBRL). This includes the generation of methodologies for new experimentation, interpretation and presentation of data, planning and organizing work, budgeting, supervision and training of employees, organization of the laboratory environment and compliance with all regulatory agencies. FOBRL is unique compared to other research laboratories on campus since the research buildings are immediately adjacent to the housing facilities for several large animal models of inherited bleeding disorders and vascular disease that are used in independent and collaborative research projects with investigators worldwide. Currently, there are multiple independent projects, active collaborations with over 20 research teams comprised of varying numbers of researchers worldwide, and a large census of animals maintained at the FOBRL and multiple locations on campus. The Research Operations Manager must have a sound scientific knowledge of the animal models present at FOBRL and be able to manage all aspects of this laboratory.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
Relevant post-Baccalaureate degree required (or foreign degree equivalent); for candidates demonstrating comparable independent research productivity, will accept a relevant Bachelor's degree (or foreign degree equivalent) and 3 or more years of relevant experience in substitution. May require terminal degree and licensure.
Required Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Experience with research that utilizes dog and pig models of inherited bleeding disorders and atherosclerosis, respectively.

Availability to work rotating evenings, weekends, holidays, and during inclement weather is essential in order to care for our colonies.
Preferred Qualifications, Competencies, and Experience
Not applicable.
Special Physical/Mental Requirements
Must be able to move animals up to 700 pounds with or without accommodation.
Campus Security Authority Responsibilities

Not Applicable.

Special Instructions
Quick Link https://unc.peopleadmin.com/postings/302795
Posting Contact Information


Department Contact Name and Title Blake Burklin, HR Consultant
Department Contact Telephone or Email blake_burklin@med.unc.edu
Office of Human Resources Contact Information

If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at (919) 843-2300 or send an email to employment@unc.edu
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Equal Opportunity Employer Statement
The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
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