Research Project Manager — GI & Microbiome Translational

The Pennsylvania State University; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 86,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Robust retirement plans

Generous paid time off

Job summary

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Research Project Manager in the Department of Molecular and Precision Medicine / Medicine to lead GI, microbiome, metabolomics, and translational research portfolios. You will provide high-level scientific and operational leadership across basic, clinical, and translational studies, ensuring regulatory compliance and data integrity.

You will oversee study coordination, protocol development, regulatory documentation, SOP implementation, and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required; no prior work experience required, or relevant experience accepted in lieu of education.
• Strong background in coordinating clinical/translational research and regulatory oversight.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day GI-focused basic and translational research coordination.
• Support protocol development and study design across human/animal projects.
• Coordinate biospecimen workflows and data integration with interdisciplinary teams.
• Oversee regulatory submissions and ensure compliance with ICH-GCP and sponsor requirements.
• Develop SOPs and train personnel on regulatory documentation.
• Mentor laboratory staff and ensure audit-ready study documentation.
• Coordinate startup activities, procurement, and study documentation.
• Support NIH and foundation grant submissions and progress reports.

Skills

Project leadership

Study coordination

Regulatory documentation

Data integrity

Cross-functional teamwork

Scientific writing

Education

Bachelor's degree

PhD in biomedical sciences (preferred)

Tools

IRB/IACUC/IBC submissions

Job description

The Pennsylvania State University is seeking a Research Project Manager in the Department of Molecular and Precision Medicine / Medicine to lead GI, microbiome, metabolomics, and translational research portfolios. You will provide high-level scientific and operational leadership across basic, clinical, and translational studies, ensuring regulatory compliance and data integrity.

You will oversee study coordination, protocol development, regulatory documentation, SOP implementation, and