Research Manager

Save lives, from the workplace to anyplace.

The National Safety Council is America’s leading nonprofit safety advocate. We focus on eliminating the leading causes of preventable injuries and deaths. Through leadership, research, education, and advocacy, NSC focuses on areas where most unintentional injuries and deaths occur.

We are currently looking for a Research Manager to join us in our mission to save lives and prevent injuries.

Position Highlights:

The Research Manager plans, manages, and executes research projects that adhere to the highest scientific/academic standards. Processes and analyzes data to produce valid, reliable results. Collaborates with industry or academic specialists to apply the results of research and develop effective tools, techniques, and applications. Presents ongoing work and findings at conferences and summarizes the nature and methodology of the research. In collaboration with program lead, may have some responsibilities for grant seeking, writing proposals, and grant administration and budgeting.

What You’ll Do:

Research strategy and agenda

• Assist in the planning and execution of program strategy, specifically the research strategy and annual research agenda.
• Ensure all program content is science-based and SME reviewed.
• Develop new research proposals that will enhance and further advance the program’s mission.
• Develop and execute the program’s initiative evaluation including developing overall plan, data collection and monitoring tools, continuous improvement/feedback, and grant reporting metrics. Regularly communicate progress and flag potential issues.

Present, interpret, and disseminate research findings

• Write, rewrite and/or edit written materials summarizing data collection methods and research findings.
• Use various software packages to create charts, graphs, tables, and graphics to present research data and findings.
• Work with program team to translate findings into key messages for educational content.
• Provide assistance with meetings, research symposia, and conferences.
• Travel to meetings and conferences to present research and/or run workshops, or booths. · Present research findings via webinars intended to engage large audiences.
• Draft and submit research articles to trade/business magazines and peer-reviewed journals for publication.

Project Management

• Oversee the execution of research projects while regularly communicating progress to program team.
• Demonstrate strong organizational skills and utilize resources to complete projects that support program.
• Assist in the planning, tracking, and execution of various meetings and conferences.
• Effectively communicate important information to stakeholders through both formal or informal settings.
• Make informed decisions based on the goals/objectives, resources, and potential risks.

Relationship Management

• Liaise with internal and external partners to co-develop research projects to advance the state of EHS technology knowledge.
• Data collection and analysis
• Develop various data collection tools such as survey questionnaires, interview guides, focus group moderator guides.
• Conduct interviews, administer surveys, and use various research methods to gather information on EHS technology practices.
• Perform data transfer, storage, cleanup, coding, validation, and other data management functions.
• Apply statistical techniques to conduct analysis of both quantitative and qualitative data.

Other

• Act as a program’s subject matter expert.
• Identify potential research funding opportunities.
• Other duties as assigned.

We’re Looking for Someone with:

• Master's degree in research, public health, sociology, I/O psychology, environmental health & safety, or similar field, and at least 8 years of relevant experience:
  • conducting searches and analysis of published scientific literature, using online tools and in-print materials to identify sources of scientific information.
  • with experimental and quasi-experimental research designs.
  • conducting analysis of quantitative and qualitative data, developing survey questionnaires and other data collection tools, using statistical software packages for data management and analysis.
  • presenting scientific information to professional and general audiences.
• Experience supporting safety program implementation preferred.
• Experience with safety technology preferred.
• Grant/proposal writing experience preferred.
• This is a remote position.
• Salary is $101,000.

Reasons You’ll Love it here:
NSC cares about the safety, health, and overall well-being of our employees. We offer competitive benefits, resources, and tools to promote a work-life balance that supports employees during all phases of life. We offer the following:

• At least 20 PTO days accrued 1 st year and 11 paid holidays
• Flexible work arrangements
• Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans
• Flex spending accounts for medical and dependent care
• 403(b) & Roth 403(b) with employer match up to 6%
• Reimbursable training
• Dress for your day

Our hiring process is designed to give you the opportunity to shine at each step.   It starts with an assessment where you really showcase your drive for the role. From there, candidates selected for the first interview will discuss their skills and how they fit with our team. If you're a match, the second interview takes a deeper dive into your background and how you can contribute to our goals. After that, we'll make our final decision and let you know the outcome. This is our usual process, and we're excited to get to know you along the way!"

NSC is an equal opportunity employer.