"Manager Research Project B"

Job Details

The NIH-funded Hambardzumyan lab in the Department of Neurosurgery, Perelman School of Medicine, University of Pennsylvania is seeking a Research Project Manager B who would be responsible for both strategic planning and the daily management of complex scientific research projects.

The project manager will oversee laboratory operations and ensure smooth execution of research projects that involve advanced genetic models of brain tumors and analysis of the brain tumor microenvironment.

Key Responsibilities

• Project Leadership and Strategy: Leads development of IACUC, IBC and IRB protocols, manages the research team's strategy, and directly trains and supervises technicians, graduate students. Provides daily operations management of research projects working in collaboration with the Principal Investigator and project teams; supervises staff, plans meetings and manages budget.
• Research Operations: Oversees daily research activities, management of equipment, large genetic mouse colony, data collection, and adherence to protocols. Prepares financial, regulatory and technical progress reports; drafts articles for publication; prepares data summaries.
• Data Analysis and Publications: Performs and analyzes qualitative and quantitative research data, drafts and edits manuscripts for peer-reviewed journals, and contributes to conference presentations and publications. Develops and manages systems for data collection, quality control and compliance.
• Networking and Collaboration: Builds and leads internal and external scientific collaborations and timely resource sharing.
• Supervision: Provides daily operations management of research projects working in collaboration with the Principal Investigator and project teams; supervises staff, plans meetings and manages budget. Trains and supervises undergraduate, graduate students and entry level technicians; ensures safe and compliant conduct of research.

Qualifications

Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, and 5 to 7 years or Master of Science, Master of Arts, and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. A PhD in Cancer Biology, Immunology or Neuroscience is preferred.

This position is contingent on funding.