Research Lab Manager - Coordinated Science Lab

Managing the Data Annotation Pipeline:
    ●Recruit, interview, and lead the hiring process for annotators from the undergraduate student population.
    ●Ensure that all annotators complete the required IRB/CITI training and remain up-to-date
    ●Manage and maintain annotation workstations, lab spaces, and software tools, ensuring proper setup and functionality.
    ●Coordinate the preparation and upload of datasets requiring annotation, ensuring accurate data handling and organization.
    ●Provide comprehensive training to annotators on the use of annotation software and tools, ensuring a deep understanding of task requirements.
    ●Develop and implement training protocols to ensure annotators achieve consistency and reliability in their work across all tasks.
    ●Monitor and track annotator progress, ensuring timely completion of assignments and maintaining detailed records of completed work.
    ●Oversee the extraction, uploading, and backup of annotation data from workstations to centralized storage systems, ensuring data integrity and security.
    ●Maintain and update documentation on experimental protocols, annotation guidelines, workstation usage, and software tools to ensure consistency and compliance with research standards.
    ●Prepare visualizations of annotation data for communication with researchers
    ●Conduct regular quality control checks to ensure data accuracy, including inter-annotator agreement assessments and feedback loops for continuous improvement.
    ●Collaborate with research teams to align annotation efforts with project goals, adjusting workflows and timelines as necessary to meet deadlines.

Coordinating Research Studies:
    ●Manage the recruitment and scheduling of human subjects, including advertising, screening, and ensuring compliance with IRB protocols.
    ●Ensure the proper execution of experimental protocols, including understanding and adhering to established procedures. May assist in the design and refinement of experimental protocols.
    ●Set up, calibrate, and maintain all experimental equipment, including VR/AR glasses, cameras, and other devices. Ensure proper storage and functionality of equipment before and after each experiment.
    ●Record detailed observations, process notes, and outcomes of experiments, ensuring thorough and organized documentation for future analysis and reporting.
    ●Coordinate logistics for experiments conducted outside the lab, including transporting and setting up equipment, and collaborating with external staff to ensure successful execution of experiments.
    ●Ensure all experiments, particularly those involving human subjects, comply with ethical guidelines, including obtaining informed consent and protecting participant confidentiality.

Managing IRBs:
    ●Prepare and submit IRB protocols for review, including initial applications, amendments, and continuing reviews.
    ●Ensure compliance with IRB regulations and research ethics guidelines, including human subject protection policies.
    ●Communicate with IRB committee members to address questions, concerns, and revisions regarding research protocols.
    ●Maintain detailed records of IRB submissions, approvals, and communications for auditing and compliance purposes.
    ●Train and support research staff in preparing IRB applications and understanding IRB processes and compliance requirements.
    ●Monitor ongoing studies for compliance with approved IRB protocols, including timely submission of required reports.
    ●Coordinate the renewal of IRB approvals for ongoing studies, ensuring timely submission to avoid research interruptions.
    ●Liaise with IRB offices and researchers to resolve any compliance issues or protocol deviations during the research process.
    ●Develop and update research protocol documentation to ensure it aligns with changing regulations and best practices.
    ●Assist in the preparation of informed consent forms and other participant materials in compliance with IRB standards.

Administrative and other responsibilities:
    ●Provide regular status updates to researchers regarding the progress of data annotation processes and experiments.
    ●Ensure proper and organized documentation for all pending and ongoing research projects.
    ●Coordinate and arrange meetings to facilitate the timely achievement of research objectives.
    ●Maintain an updated inventory of lab equipment and ensure proper storage and upkeep.
    ●Assist in the preparation and submission of publications resulting from research activities and findings.
    ●Managing and organizing datasets to support the research activities.