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Harvard Bioscience

Surgery Specialist

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

$54K - $70K/yr

Willing to obtain certification (SRT or SRS) through the Academy of Surgical Research. Physical demands Ability to perform microscopic surgery, sitting, and standing for the majority of the day.

Emory University

Post Doctoral Fellow

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$47K - $64K/yr

Research Surgical research at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta encompasses many disciplines (Anesthesia, Orthopedics, ENT, General Pediatric Surgery, Urology, Dentistry, Cardiac Surgery, Plastic ...

Emory University

Post Doctoral Fellow

Atlanta, GA · On-site

$47K - $64K/yr

Research Surgical research at Children's Healthcare of Atlanta encompasses many disciplines (Anesthesia, Orthopedics, ENT, General Pediatric Surgery, Urology, Dentistry, Cardiac Surgery, Plastic ...

Harvard Bioscience

Surgery Specialist

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

$54K - $70K/yr

Willing to obtain certification (SRT or SRS) through the Academy of Surgical Research. Physical demands Ability to perform microscopic surgery, sitting, and standing for the majority of the day. Job ...

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A Surgical Research job involves studying surgical techniques, outcomes, and innovations to improve patient care and advance medical knowledge. Professionals in this field design and conduct clinical trials, analyze surgical data, and collaborate with surgeons and medical teams. They may work in hospitals, universities, or research institutions, focusing on topics such as minimally invasive procedures, surgical robotics, or post-surgical recovery. Their work contributes to evidence-based surgical practices and the development of new medical technologies.

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Surgical research professionals often begin as research assistants or associates and can progress to senior researcher, project leader, or principal investigator roles as they gain experience and demonstrate their expertise. Some may transition into academic positions, such as becoming faculty members or directors of research programs, while others move into industry roles with medical device or pharmaceutical companies. Collaboration with surgeons and clinicians often opens additional pathways into clinical trials management or regulatory affairs. Advancement typically depends on scientific contributions, publication record, leadership skills, and the ability to secure funding for research projects.

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To excel in Surgical Research, you typically need a background in biomedical sciences, medicine, or related fields, supported by advanced degrees such as an MD, PhD, or MS. Hands-on experience with laboratory techniques, data analysis software, clinical trial protocols, and knowledge of regulatory standards like Good Clinical Practice (GCP) are essential. Strong analytical thinking, attention to detail, and effective communication and teamwork skills are highly valued. These competencies are crucial for designing valid studies, ensuring compliance, and successfully collaborating within multidisciplinary surgical teams.

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Supervisor, Clinical Research - Surgery - Core Research

Supervisor, Clinical Research - Surgery - Core Research

Baylor College of Medicine

Houston, TX

Full-time

Posted 18 days ago

Baylor College of Medicine rating

8.6

Company rating: 8.6 out of 10

Based on 21 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

54th of 541 rated colleges and universities

Job description

Summary

Oversee the daily operations of clinical research studies and research staff to ensure studies are conducted according to protocol, regulatory requirements, institutional policies, and sponsor expectations. This role supports investigators, manages research personnel, and ensures high-quality patient-centered research operations.

This position requires a balance of operational leadership and hands-on clinical research expertise. The ideal candidate will be skilled in supervising staff while actively contributing to complex study activities and resolving day-to-day research challenges.

Experience in an academic medical center or a multi-specialty research setting is highly preferred. Candidates with a background in managing industry-sponsored, investigator-initiated, and federally funded studies are especially encouraged to apply.

A strong understanding of regulatory requirements is essential, including Good Clinical Practice (GCP), FDA regulations, IRB processes, and human subject protection standards. Experience supporting sponsor audits and regulatory inspections is an advantage.

Familiarity with clinical trial management systems (CTMS), electronic medical records (EMR), and electronic data capture (EDC) systems is preferred.

Based on departmental needs, flexibility is important, as occasional early morning, evening, or weekend hours may be required to support study visits, sponsor meetings, or research deadlines.

Job Duties
  • Supervise and support clinical research coordinators, assistants, and other research staff.
  • Oversee day-to-day clinical trial operations across multiple studies.
  • Ensure compliance with federal regulations, IRB requirements, GCP guidelines, and sponsor protocols.
  • Monitor study enrollment, participant retention, and study progress.
  • Review and maintain accurate regulatory, source, and study documentation.
  • Coordinate study start-up activities, monitoring visits, audits, and close-out procedures.
  • Assist with budget tracking, invoicing, and resource allocation.
  • Collaborate with principal investigators, sponsors, CROs, and institutional departments.
  • Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and workflow improvements.
  • Train, mentor, and evaluate research staff performance.
  • Ensure timely reporting of adverse events, protocol deviations, and study updates.
  • Support quality assurance and continuous process improvement initiatives.
  • Assisting with budget tracking, invoicing.
  • Collaborating with Principal Investigators, Sponsors, CROs and institutional departments.
  • Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) and workflow improvements within the Office of Surgical Research.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
  • High School diploma or GED.
  • Four years of relevant experience.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Bachelor degree with clinical research background. 
  • Certification CCRP or ACRP is preferred.
  • Experience working in an academic medical center or multi-specialty research environment.
  • Background managing industry-sponsored, investigator-initiated, and federally funded studies.
  • Strong knowledge of regulatory requirements, including GCP, FDA regulations, IRB processes, and human subject protection standards.
  • Experience preparing for or supporting sponsor audits and regulatory inspections.
  • Familiarity with clinical trial management systems (CTMS), electronic medical records (EMR), and electronic data capture (EDC) systems.
  • Flexibility to accommodate occasional early morning, evening, or weekend hours to support study activities and deadlines.
  • Prior experience supervising clinical research personnel, including staff development, performance management, and operational oversight, is highly desired.

Work Authorization Requirement:

This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout the duration of employment. 

Baylor College of Medicine is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Equal Access Employer.

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