Research Manager D, Rodent Metabolic Phenotyping Core

University of Pennsylvania; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 81,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia seeks a Research Manager D to lead the Rodent Metabolic Phenotyping Core. You will oversee daily operations, train staff, design metabolic studies in mouse models, and ensure adherence to safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities include budgeting, developing protocols, coordinating with investigators and Core directors, analyzing data from assays such as CLAMS, DEXA, and clamps, and contributing to grants and publications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science/Arts and 5 to 7 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Master's degree or PhD preferred.

Responsibilities

• Take primary responsibility for strategic planning and day to day management of core staff performing complex in vivo studies in rodent models for core clients.
• Train and supervise Research Specialists and Technicians; liaison between core director and clients.
• Develop protocols and ensure techniques are performed properly; manage equipment and data collection systems.
• The Research Manager is expected to establish expertise in both the technical and theoretical aspects of core assays including metabolic clamps, indirect calorimetry, telemetry, bomb calorimetry, DEXA, EchoMRI and other services as needed.
• Plan and manage service center budget, including evaluation and setting of prices and projecting future revenue and expenses in collaboration with multiple client labs.
• Order and manage lab supplies and coordinate rodent transfers to ensure that all necessary resources are in place for core experiments.
• Prepare financial, regulatory, and technical progress reports; assist with drafting of grants and/or articles for publication.

Education

Bachelor of Science/Arts

Master's degree or PhD preferred

Job description

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job Title

Research Manager D, Rodent Metabolic Phenotyping Core

Job Profile Title

Manager D, Research

Job Description Summary

Serve as Research Manager of the Institute for Diabetes, Obesity, and Metabolism’s Rodent Metabolic Phenotyping Core; provide daily management for all activities in the Rodent Phenotyping Core; train and supervise research specialists and technicians; design and perform metabolic studies in mouse models, and chemical and immunoassays on tissues; analyze assay results and communicate results to investigators; maintain core usage statistics for reporting purposes; collaborate with the Core director for long range planning; develop, implement and monitor lab safety guidelines and procedures; plan and manage service center budget; oversee lab facilities; order/maintain supplies.

Job Description

As Research Manager D of the Rodent Metabolic Phenotyping Core:

1. Take primary responsibility for the strategic planning and day to day management of core staff performing complex in vivo studies in rodent models for core clients.

2. Train and serve as the direct supervisor for Research Specialists and Technicians in the core, and serve as the liaison between the director or core clients and the other staff. Clients will include labs from within and outside the University of Pennsylvania. This includes developing protocols, ensuring that techniques are performed properly, managing equipment and data collection systems, and ensuring that data analysis is performed according to accepted practices.

3. The Research Manager is expected to establish expertise in both the technical and theoretical aspects of core assays including metabolic clamps, indirect calorimetry, telemetry, bomb calorimetry, DEXA, EchoMRI and other services as needed.

4. Plan and manage service center budget, including evaluation and setting of prices and projecting future revenue and expenses in collaboration with multiple client labs.

5. Order and manage lab supplies and coordinate rodent transfers to ensure that all necessary resources are in place for core experiments.

6. Prepare financial, regulatory, and technical progress reports. Maintain core usage data for reporting to the Core Director, Penn IDOM, NIH and other agencies. Assist with drafting of grants and/or articles for publication.

7. Directly perform and analyze assays in rodent models: Body composition (NMR; DEXA); CLAMS; treadmill exercise insulin/glucose clamp and radioisotopic tracer kinetics; thermography; BAT thermogenesis; tissue chemistry; ELISA; Glucose and insulin tolerance tests

Interface with companies and Penn IT to troubleshoot equipment and software issues, often on the fly, and ensure the smooth operation of the core.

Perform additional duties as needed and assigned to support animal research on campus, including consultation with internal and external investigators on the selection and design of experimental approaches.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science/Arts and 5 to 7 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required. Master's degree or PhD preferred..

Job Location - City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$80,891.00 - $100,000.00 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job’s level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Pennsylvania is an equal opportunity employer. Candidates are considered for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, creed, national origin (including shared ancestry or ethnic characteristics), citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status or any class protected under applicable federal, state or local law.

Special Requirements

Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
• Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.

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