Scientific Project Manager (Trainer)

Duties And Responsibilities

• Coordinate and conduct CREx end-user training sessions for each participating NIH IRP I/C.
  • Schedule monthly user group training sessions in coordination with I/C Points of Contact (POCs).
  • Conduct trainings for small user groups or individual users from participating I/Cs.
  • Plan and implement rollout activities and training sessions for new users joining the platform in coordination with I/C POCS.
  • Schedule Core/Facility Manager training sessions in coordination with I/C POCs.
  • Conduct trainings for small groups or individual Core/Facility Managers from participating I/Cs.
  • Implement an automated workflow to request content updates from IRP Core/Facilities and ensure updates are reflected on the web portal in near-real time.
  • This will include following up with core directors that do not respond.
  • Plan and implement rollouts and training sessions to new Core Managers joining the platform.
• Develop monthly reports summarizing CREx usage statistics, Core Manager adoption, and other relevant platform adoption metrics for each I/C.
  • This includes drafting annual reports on IRP-wide adoption of the platform that will be presented to the NIH Shared Resources Subcommittee (SRS) and NIH Scientific Directors.
• Cooky with I/C POC groups to discuss adoption across the IRP, identify areas for improvement, and determine priorities for linking the platform to other IRP and I/C electronic systems.
  • Aid in the implementation of further development of CREx in coordination with key stakeholders of complementary IRP and I/C electronic systems (e.g., core lab request systems).
  • This includes assisting the OSTR/CCR leadership team in strategic planning to expand and/or improve the platform to enhance value to IRP researchers and improve the overall user experience.
• Assist in the development and coordination of communications strategies pertaining to CREx, including engaging with communications specialists affiliated with Office of Intramural Research (OIR), IRP, and OSTR.
  • Develop and distribute monthly e-newsletters highlighting cores, resources, technologies new to IRP, technology seminars, and other scientific events.
  • Plan and coordinate other IRP-wide research technology events highlighting core resources across the IRP.
• Meet weekly with the OSTR Project Officer and COR to discuss written progress reports and prioritize monthly goals.
• Conduct close out reviews at the end of fiscal year to gauge current adoption and identify areas for improvement.
• Establish and follow up on all assigned tasks and correspondence to ensure that timely completion of all tasks and/or deadlines is met.