Mobile Research Unit Operations Associate

Position: Mobile Research Unit Operations

Location: Indianapolis, IN with 60-70% travel

Duration: 12-months with likely extension

Pay: $25.00 - $27.00 per hour

Job Description:

The purpose of the Mobile Research Unit (MRU) Operations Lead role is to be the primary point of contact and manage the daily operations of the MRU while deployed at a facility.

Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee daily on-site processes and operations for the MRU deployment
• Manage set-up and tear-down of Lilly equipment on the MRU and at the facility
• Responsible for proactive IP, consumable and equipment inventory management for MRU at a facility
• Single Lilly liaison at a facility to collaborate with Local Study Coordinator during deployment, while maintaining roles & responsibility alignment that MRU Operations Lead is not a member of the site
• Drive multiple daily cross-functional alignment meetings, immediate resolution and communications with MRU Delivery and Oversight Lead and MRU Operations Project Manager during MRU deployment
• Scheduling and onsite oversight of non-professional staff (security, drivers, etc.) during deployment
• Liaise with Facility staff and leadership as appropriate for any Lilly or MRU specific items

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in scientific or health related field
• Willing to travel 70% of time
• Excellent Communication/organizational skills
• Ability to lift 45+ pounds

- Critical Thinking Skills

• There is a lot of troubleshooting with this role so the Leads who will dive in to assess issues and work with the MRU team and Engineering team to resolve these issues

- Communication Skills

• Communication with the MRU team, as well as the clinical team onsite
• Ability to adapt quickly to evolving project requirements and technical challenges. This position is ideal for individuals passionate about advancing scientific knowledge through innovative research methods. We welcome applicants committed to precision, collaboration, and continuous learning. Join us in pushing the boundaries of what is possible in mobile research technology.