Lab Manager

Vibrant Pittsburgh; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Pittsburgh is seeking an experienced Lab Manager to oversee day-to-day operations of multiple research projects within Health Promotion and Development at the School of Nursing. The role supports two university labs researching Alzheimer's disease and related dementias, integrating epidemiologic and neuroscience methods.

The position requires a Master’s degree and strong data management, IRB coordination, and analytic skills, with onsite work in Pittsburgh, PA.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree preferred.
• Epidemiology training preferred.
• Data management and analytic experience is a plus.
• Admin tasks as needed (keep up CV, coordinate meetings, gain budget approvals and complete necessary paperwork, etc., submit manuscripts to journals)
• Onboard/train research staff/students
• Research coordination and regulatory (IRB submissions, scheduling participants, creating and administering research assessments, etc.)
• Data management and analytic functions (Creation and data entry of RedCap surveys, data verification, cleaning, basic stats analysis)
• Other duties as assigned

Responsibilities

• Oversees day-to-day management and execution of multiple complex research projects.
• Constructs data collection instruments and promotional materials; collects, analyzes and troubleshoots data and manages database.
• Assists with screening, recruitment, and enrollment of study participants.
• Facilitates budgetary and purchasing decisions.
• Trains consultants, subcontractors, clerical/technical staff, and graduate student researchers.
• Documents and assures compliance with all requirements of funding agencies and sponsors that support ongoing research activities.
• Oversees day-to-day management and execution of multiple complex research projects including recommending and implementing project procedures; tracks project progress, assesses project needs, assigns tasks, and evaluates team performance.

Skills

Data management

Statistical analysis

IRB coordination

Research coordination

Budget management

Team training

Communication

Education

Master's degree

Epidemiology training

Tools

RedCap

Job description

University of Pittsburgh The Lab Director’s home department is Health Promotion and Development within the School of Nursing. They support two university labs researching Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias with research and administrative functions. The labs integrate epidemiologic and neuroscience methods in a population neuroscience framework.

Healthcare

Pittsburgh, PA - Onsite

• Employment Type: Full-time
• Experience: Intermediate (3-5 years)

Website University of Pittsburgh The Lab Director’s home department is Health Promotion and Development within the School of Nursing. They support two university labs researching Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias with research and administrative functions. The labs integrate epidemiologic and neuroscience methods in a population neuroscience framework.

Master’s Degree preferred

Epidemiology training preferred

Data management and analytic experience is a plus

Admin tasks as needed (keep up CV, coordinate meetings, gain budget approvals and complete necessary paperwork, etc., submit manuscripts to journals)

Onboard/train research staff/students

Research coordination and regulatory (IRB submissions, scheduling participants, creating and administering research assessments, etc.)

Data management and analytic functions (Creation and data entry of RedCap surveys, data verification, cleaning, basic stats analysis)

Other duties as assigned

Job Summary

Oversees day-to-day management and execution of multiple complex research projects and ensures compliance with all funding agencies and sponsors. Constructs data collection instruments and crafts promotional materials. Troubleshoots data and manages database. Assists with screening, recruitment, and enrollment of study participants. Performs budgetary and purchasing functions.

Essential Functions

Oversees day-to-day management and execution of multiple complex research projects including recommending and implementing project procedures; tracks project progress, assesses project needs, assigns tasks, and evaluates team performance.

• Trains consultants, subcontractors, clerical/technical staff, and graduate student researchers.
• Documents and assures compliance with all requirements of funding agencies and sponsors that support ongoing research activities.
• Constructs data collection instruments and promotional materials; collects, analyzes and troubleshoots data and manages database. Compiles reports and present data findings as directed.
• Assists with screening, recruitment, and enrollment of study participants.
• Facilitates budgetary and purchasing decisions.

Physical Effort -Must be able to sit for long periods of time

The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.