Director Of Research Operations Jobs in Kansas City, MO
Director Of Research Operations jobs in Kansas City are concentrated in the Crossroads, Crown Center, and the growing research corridor near the Plaza, with strong demand across healthcare systems, life sciences, and higher education. Employers hiring right now include University of Kansas Medical Center, University of Missouri-Kansas City, and Children's Mercy Hospitals & Clinics. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Department:
SOM KC The Alzheimer's Disease Center (ADC)-
Morris ResearchPosition Title:
Clinical Research Assistant – Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) (Morris Lab)Job Family Group:
Professional StaffJob Description Summary:
The clinical research assistant will join the Morris laboratory team and assist with biospecimen processing, general laboratory testing, and quantitative biomarker analyses. The position will also assist with recruitment, evaluation, scheduling, retention, and education of participants for metabolism-related clinical studies and trials. Duties will focus on evaluating physiological and cognitive outcomes of metabolic interventions in older adult populations with and without Alzheimer’s Disease.Job Description:
Job Duties
Perform basic biological specimen processing/sample handling. This includes centrifugation protocols, pipetting, and tracking sample storage.
Perform basic operations of analysis machines, such as a glucose analyzer, HbA1c analyzer, and lipid analyzer.
Perform more complex fluid biomarker analyses of biospecimens (primarily but not limited to plasma and cerebrospinal fluid) using machines such as the Simoa H D- x analyzer and Lumipulse G1200. Perform daily maintenance on the machines. Oversee biospecimen storage and organization prior to and following these analyses.
Assist in maintaining CAP CLIA laboratory documentation and perform analyses using CAP CLIA Laboratory Standards.
Pre-screen potential participants’ eligibility for currently enrolling trials by working with the recruitment division. This includes educating participants about the expectations and requirements of the trials and reviewing medical history.
Assist the study team with scheduling of study visits, including study clinical evaluation visits, cognitive testing, intervention visits, and neuroimaging scans. Communicate with all parties involved including the participant and caregiver (when applicable) as well as the entire study team.
Work directly with research participants to execute study visits. This will include basic data collection such as demographic information, health history, but also involve assisting with heat therapy studies, human infusion trials, physical performance testing, and more.
Collect and enter data into electronic databases, analyze data for contribution to manuscript development and submission.
Use brain imaging related programs to perform basic neuroimage archiving, processing, and analyses.
Assist in drafting study-related manuals of procedures regarding Morris Lab processes.
Work with a team to conduct study activities, including supporting other tasks as needed and within capability.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Work Environment
100% in-person/onsite
Required Qualifications
Work Experience:
Two (2) years of experience with clinical or laboratory research. Relevant education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, biology, chemistry, biomedical engineering, or related.
Work Experience:
Experience with general laboratory testing.
Experience with quantitative biomarker analyses.
Prior experience working directly with human participants (clinical or research setting).
Prior experience with metabolic outcomes in a clinical research setting.
Experience working with statistics.
Skills
Organizational Skills
Communication Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Resume/CV
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Employee Type:
RegularTime Type:
Full timeRate Type:
HourlyCompensation Statement:
The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
Pay Range:
$22.88 - $33.17Minimum
$22.88Midpoint
$28.03Maximum
$33.17Department:
SOM KC The Alzheimer's Disease Center (ADC)-
Morris ResearchPosition Title:
Clinical Research Assistant – Alzheimer’s Disease Research Center (ADRC) (Morris Lab)Job Family Group:
Professional StaffJob Description Summary:
The clinical research assistant will join the Morris laboratory team and assist with biospecimen processing, general laboratory testing, and quantitative biomarker analyses. The position will also assist with recruitment, evaluation, scheduling, retention, and education of participants for metabolism-related clinical studies and trials. Duties will focus on evaluating physiological and cognitive outcomes of metabolic interventions in older adult populations with and without Alzheimer’s Disease.Job Description:
Job Duties
Perform basic biological specimen processing/sample handling. This includes centrifugation protocols, pipetting, and tracking sample storage.
Perform basic operations of analysis machines, such as a glucose analyzer, HbA1c analyzer, and lipid analyzer.
Perform more complex fluid biomarker analyses of biospecimens (primarily but not limited to plasma and cerebrospinal fluid) using machines such as the Simoa H D- x analyzer and Lumipulse G1200. Perform daily maintenance on the machines. Oversee biospecimen storage and organization prior to and following these analyses.
Assist in maintaining CAP CLIA laboratory documentation and perform analyses using CAP CLIA Laboratory Standards.
Pre-screen potential participants’ eligibility for currently enrolling trials by working with the recruitment division. This includes educating participants about the expectations and requirements of the trials and reviewing medical history.
Assist the study team with scheduling of study visits, including study clinical evaluation visits, cognitive testing, intervention visits, and neuroimaging scans. Communicate with all parties involved including the participant and caregiver (when applicable) as well as the entire study team.
Work directly with research participants to execute study visits. This will include basic data collection such as demographic information, health history, but also involve assisting with heat therapy studies, human infusion trials, physical performance testing, and more.
Collect and enter data into electronic databases, analyze data for contribution to manuscript development and submission.
Use brain imaging related programs to perform basic neuroimage archiving, processing, and analyses.
Assist in drafting study-related manuals of procedures regarding Morris Lab processes.
Work with a team to conduct study activities, including supporting other tasks as needed and within capability.
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. It is only a summary of the typical functions of the job, not an exhaustive list of all possible job responsibilities, tasks, duties, and assignments. Furthermore, job duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Work Environment
100% in-person/onsite
Required Qualifications
Work Experience:
Two (2) years of experience with clinical or laboratory research. Relevant education may be substituted for experience on a year for year basis.
Preferred Qualifications
Education: Bachelor’s degree in neuroscience, biology, chemistry, biomedical engineering, or related.
Work Experience:
Experience with general laboratory testing.
Experience with quantitative biomarker analyses.
Prior experience working directly with human participants (clinical or research setting).
Prior experience with metabolic outcomes in a clinical research setting.
Experience working with statistics.
Skills
Organizational Skills
Communication Skills
Interpersonal Skills
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Resume/CV
Comprehensive Benefits Package:
Coverage begins on day one for health, dental, and vision insurance and includes health expense accounts with generous employer contributions if the employee participates in a qualifying health plan. Employer-paid life insurance, long-term disability insurance, and various additional voluntary insurance plans are available. Paid time off, including vacation and sick, begins accruing upon hire, plus ten paid holidays. One paid discretionary day is available after six months of employment, and paid time off for bereavement, jury duty, military service, and parental leave is available after 12 months of employment. A retirement program with a generous employer contribution and additional voluntary retirement programs (457 or 403b) are available. https://www.kumc.edu/human-resources/benefits.html
Employee Type:
RegularTime Type:
Full timeRate Type:
HourlyCompensation Statement:
The pay range listed for this position is determined by our compensation program using market data and salary benchmarking. A combination of factors is considered in making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, education, experience and training, qualifications relative to the requirements of the position, and funding. At the University of Kansas Medical Center, a reasonable estimate for the starting pay range will be the minimum to midpoint of the posted range, taking into account the combination of factors listed above.
Pay Range:
$22.88 - $33.17Minimum
$22.88Midpoint
$28.03Maximum
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Who's Hiring
- University of Kansas Medical Center19
- University of Missouri-Kansas City12
- Children's Mercy Hospitals & Clinics4
- Saint Luke's2
- KPMG1
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services19
- Education11
- Medical Devices1
- Accounting & Auditing1
- Banking & Financial Services1
Director Of Research Operations Jobs in Kansas City: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a director of research operations job in Kansas City?
Kansas City's strongest hiring for director of research operations roles comes from its health systems, university research offices, and life sciences firms concentrated near the Medical Center corridor and the Crossroads district. Candidates who stand out locally have experience managing cross-functional research teams and regulatory compliance workflows. Familiarity with Kansas City's academic-medical partnerships, particularly between major hospital networks and regional universities, gives applicants a clear edge over generalist candidates.
Which companies hire director of research operationss in Kansas City?
Kansas City director of research operations roles are posted by University of Kansas Medical Center, University of Missouri-Kansas City, and Children's Mercy Hospitals & Clinics and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Kansas City's mix of large health systems, pharmaceutical research firms, and federally funded research institutions makes it a particularly active market for this role.
Are there remote director of research operations jobs in Kansas City?
Yes, though with limits, since director of research operations work often requires on-site oversight of lab operations, compliance audits, and team coordination. About 10% of director of research operations openings tied to Kansas City are remote or hybrid as of July 2026, with those options appearing most often in roles focused on grants management, data governance, and administrative research oversight rather than hands-on laboratory or clinical program management.
How can I get a director of research operations job in Kansas City with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Kansas City is moving into a research administrator or program coordinator role at one of the city's major health systems or universities, then building toward a director position. Kansas City's academic medical centers and nonprofit research institutes regularly hire coordinators with strong project management backgrounds. Gaining experience with federal grant compliance, IRB processes, or clinical trial administration locally will position you well for director-level openings.
Which industries hire the most director of research operationss in Kansas City?
The sectors hiring the most director of research operationss in Kansas City are Healthcare & Medical Services, Education, and Medical Devices, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of July 2026. Kansas City's concentration of academic medical centers, federally funded research programs, and growing life sciences companies makes those sectors the primary drivers of local demand for this role.
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