Scientific Project Lead

University of Pennsylvania
$67,155 - $86,513Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for both strategic planning and day to day management of a complex and broad range of projects conducted with collaborators both internal and external to the University. Leads development of study protocols, writing grants, managing the detailed operations of projects, analyzing qualitative and quantitative data, cultivating close relationships with community partner organizations, and drafting/editing manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journal.

Requirements

  • 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.
  • Position is contingent upon continued funding.

Responsibilities

  • Provides daily operations management of research projects working in collaboration with the Principal Investigator and project teams; supervises staff, plans meetings, and assists with managing lab budget
  • Develops and manages systems for data collection, quality control and lab protocol development (SOPs)
  • Manages and oversees collaborations with other investigators and labs
  • Helps to mentor and support lab trainees; teaches lab techniques and standardized protocols
  • Oversees and manages data for the research projects
  • Drafts articles for publication; prepares data summaries
  • Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Benefits

  • comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits
  • flexible spending accounts
  • tuition assistance for employees, spouses, and dependent children
  • generous retirement plans
  • substantial amount of time away from work
  • long-term care insurance
  • wellness programs and resources
  • professional and personal development resources
  • access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities
  • discounts on arts and entertainment, transportation, mortgages, goods and services
  • flexible work options
  • forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia
  • adoption assistance
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