Assistant Manager, Translational Research Lab

Upenn; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); Hybrid; USD 67,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Tuition benefits

Flexible work hours

Retirement plans

Job summary

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia seeks an Assistant Manager C to coordinate a portfolio of Hayes lab research projects. You will lead technical and logistical coordination across experiments, data collection, and project workflows, ensuring reproducibility and quality.

You will work with lab leadership to set plans, deadlines, and activities, while managing day-to-day operations and collaborating with internal and external partners.

Qualifications

• Bachelor-level science degree required; 3–5 years of relevant experience preferred.
• Experience coordinating multiple projects in a research setting.
• Strong organizational and communication skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day operations of assigned area and supervises staff.
• Collaborates with faculty and senior staff on strategic operational activities.
• Plan and conduct experiments related to neural and physiological bases of energy balance and obesity.
• Manage data collection, archival, reporting, budgets, and compliance with quality standards.
• Communicate priorities and progress through regular meetings and written updates.

Skills

Project coordination

Data collection

Lab management

Education

Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts

3-5 years experience

Master's degree preferred

Job description

University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia seeks an Assistant Manager C to coordinate a portfolio of Hayes lab research projects. You will lead technical and logistical coordination across experiments, data collection, and project workflows, ensuring reproducibility and quality.

You will work with lab leadership to set plans, deadlines, and activities, while managing day-to-day operations and collaborating with internal and external partners.