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Job Profile Title

Manager Research Project A

Job Description Summary

The Research Project Manager will support the HIC Technical Director with daily operations such as staff scheduling, client billing, ordering supplies, preparing quotations for special projects, website and client outreach, and other administrative project management support; as well as longer term infrastructure projects such as LIMS improvement and maintenance, outreach initiatives, and ongoing updates of SOP, QC, and policy documents. This individual will also play a pivotal role in facilitating communications between the HIC and the Pathology business office, Pathology BioResource, and other related organizations within the University of Pennsylvania, serving as a liaison to support HIC budgeting, financial management, and report preparation

Job Description

The Research Project Manager will support the HIC Technical Director with daily operations such as staff scheduling, client billing, ordering supplies, preparing quotations for special projects, website and client outreach, and other administrative project management support; as well as longer term infrastructure projects such as LIMS improvement and maintenance, outreach initiatives, and ongoing updates of SOP, QC, and policy documents. This individual will also play a pivotal role in facilitating communications between the HIC and the Pathology business office, Pathology BioResource, and other related organizations within the University of Pennsylvania, serving as a liaison to support HIC budgeting, financial management, and report preparation. Position is contingent upon funding.

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree with 3-5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required

Master's degree or PhD in Immunology, Cell Biology, Biochemistry, Biology or related field preferred

Prior experience in a core lab or clinical lab setting and familiarity with a laboratory information management system and/or good laboratory practice is preferred.

Working Conditions

Office, library, computer room

Physical Effort

Typically sitting at a desk or table; Occasional lifting 25 lb. or less; Typically standing or walking; Intermittently sitting/standing/stooping

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$50,684.00 - $91,232.00

Affirmative Action Statement 

Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.

Special Requirements 

Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.