Lab Manager - Center for Modern Digital Health and the Health and Human Performance Laboratory – Dietrich College

Carnegie Mellon University • Pittsburgh, PA

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About The Position

Carnegie Mellon University’s Dietrich College is searching for a Teaching Assistant to join their team. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who thrives in an interesting and challenging work environment. You will contribute to the department by providing support by providing strategic, operational, and administrative leadership for our Center for Modern Digital Health and the Health and Human Performance Laboratory at Carnegie Mellon University, under the leadership of Dr. David Creswell. This role ensures the successful execution of research activities, compliance with institutional and federal regulations, and coordination of multidisciplinary projects. The position works closely with faculty, post-docs, graduate students, research staff, students, and external partners to advance the Center and lab’s scientific goals. Adaptability, excellence, and passion are vital qualities within Carnegie Mellon University. We are in search of a team member who can effectively interact with a varied population of internal and external partners at a high level of integrity. We are looking for someone who shares our values and who will support the mission of the university through their work. You should demonstrate: Ability to operate as a strong, self-sufficient leader capable of independently managing research projects and leading teams effectively

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in data collection and analysis, research, and/or research lab or methodology experience required
• A combination of education and relevant experience from which comparable knowledge is demonstrated may be considered.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check

Responsibilities

• Research Operations & Project Management Oversee and support all aspects of the research pipelines of several past, current, and future projects. This includes project development, participant recruitment, data collection, data analysis, publication, and data sharing Develop and implement standard operating procedures (SOPs) to optimize lab operations Monitor study progress and proactively address operational challenges Work closely with the PI to develop long-term research strategies Managing people across multidisciplinary teams, helping anticipate problems and generating solutions to best support personnel and research integrity
• Regulatory Compliance & Ethics Ensure compliance with IRB protocols, federal regulations, and university policies Support study protocol submissions, renewals, modifications, and reports Maintain accurate documentation for audits and regulatory reviews
• Financial & Grant Management Oversee research spending across awards, ensuring alignment with funding guidelines and institutional policies Collaborate with faculty, post-docs, and graduate students on grant submissions, including budget justifications Coordinate with department grants administrators
• Staff Leadership & Development Supervise project managers and administrative staff Co-lead hiring, onboarding, and performance management processes with the PI Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and well-performing lab culture
• Data & Systems Management Oversee data management systems to ensure data integrity and security Coordinate data sharing agreements with data science teams and research collaborators as needed Support open science and reproducibility initiatives
• Other duties as assigned

Benefits

• Joining the CMU team opens the door to an array of exceptional benefits. Benefits eligible employees enjoy a wide array of benefits including comprehensive medical, prescription, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous retirement savings program with employer contributions.
• Unlock your potential with tuition benefits, take well-deserved breaks with ample paid time off and observed holidays, and rest easy with life and accidental death and disability insurance.
• Additional perks include a free Pittsburgh Regional Transit bus pass, access to our Family Concierge Team to help navigate childcare needs, fitness center access, and much more!
• For a comprehensive overview of the benefits available, explore our Benefits page.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees