Science Manager Jobs in Utah (NOW HIRING)

Announcement
Details
Open Date
07/21/2026
Requisition Number
PRN45695B
Job Title
Research Science Management
Working Title
Supervisor, Research Science Management
Career Progression Track
M00
Track Level
M2 - Senior Supervisor, M1 - Supervisor
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
This position requires full-time in-office presence for up to six months or longer depending on the successful completion of the probationary period. Following probation, the role will remain primarily office-based, with limited work-from-home flexibility available. Some evenings or weekend hours will be needed to accommodate participant schedules and recruitment opportunities.
VP Area
U of U Health - Academics
Department
00958 - FMPH Administration
Location
Campus
City
Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment
External Posting
Pay Rate Range
$59,267-$88,348 DOQ
Close Date
09/21/2026
Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)
Job Summary
The Behavioral Sleep Medicine Laboratory (P.I. Kelly Baron, PhD, MPH) is recruiting a full-time research manager to oversee our NIH funded research study examining sleep and health outcomes, including studies of sleep interventions and sleep health equity. The research manager will be responsible for overseeing the studies in the lab including managing lab personnel activities, overseeing regulatory approval, assisting with purchasing, and study operations, in addition to participation in study operations including recruitment activities and the conduct of study assessments. Opportunities exist for other study activities such as participating in grant writing and publications if desired.
Division of Public Health, Department of Family and Preventive Medicine, School of Medicine, University of Utah.
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The department may choose to hire at any of the below job levels and associated pay rates based on their business need and budget.
Responsibilities
Direct/Manage/Supervise the university's life science research activities. Develop and administer research plans, policies, and procedures. Evaluate results to ensure alignment with established objectives and timelines. Ensure research strategies and procedures are compliant with regulations, grant requirements, and university guidelines. Analyze and resolve departmental issues and needs. Prepare reports and keep upper-level management informed of progress and problems. Coordinate and lead daily team activities. May spend a portion of time performing the work of those they supervise. Assist with management decisions and activities. Working knowledge of team function within the university.
• Leads research staff meetings.
• Oversees lab employee scheduling and training.
• Oversees lab practices for participant recruitment and scheduling.
• Oversees the projects compliance with ethical standards for research involving human subjects.
• Participates in recruitment and data collection processes
• If interested, will have the opportunity to contribute to scientific manuscripts and abstracts.
• Completes other activities as delegated by the PI.
• Other duties as assigned.
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).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Supervisor, Research Science Management: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) with up to 2 years of directly related work experience or a master's (or equivalency) degree.
Senior Supervisor, Research Science Management: Requires a bachelor's (or equivalency) + 4 years or a master's (or equivalency) + 2 years of directly related work experience.
Preferences

• Master's degree in a clinically related field, effective communication skills are required.
• Native Spanish speaker is preferred because studies are conducted in English and Spanish.

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.
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