Research Project Manager - Medicine

Penn State University; Hershey, Northern (PA, KY); Hybrid; USD 66,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

75% tuition discount

Comprehensive benefits package

Job summary

The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Medicine in Hershey, PA seeks a Research Project Manager to oversee daily operations in a Sleep-cardiovascular program, including wet lab and clinical human studies.

Responsibilities include supervising staff, maintaining safety/compliance, ordering supplies, managing data and reagents, and assisting in grants and publications. A Master's degree and biomedical research experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Master's degree with 1+ years biomedical research experience (or equivalent combination).
• Experience in human research is preferred (HIPAA; CITI; IRB).

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily laboratory operations and safety compliance
• Provide staff training and supervision
• Order and maintain laboratory supplies and equipment
• Maintain laboratory notebooks for quality control and analysis
• Participate in human studies including vascular reactivity studies and biopsy procedures
• Assist with grants, publications, abstracts, and presentations
• Collaborate with principal investigator to develop goals for new projects
• Process samples and perform experiments on human tissue and blood

Skills

Laboratory supervision

Lab safety compliance

Molecular biology techniques

Data analysis

Communication

Education

Master's degree (Biomedical research)

Tools

PCR

Immunohistochemistry

Confocal microscopy

Job description

This position is funded for 12 months; continuation past 12 months will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.

POSITION SPECIFICS

The Penn State College of Medicine, Department of Medicine, in Hershey, PA is seeking a Research Project Manager to oversee the daily operations in a Sleep-cardiovascular research program including a wet laboratory and clinical human studies.

• Primarily responsible for oversight of daily laboratory operations and laboratory safety compliance
• Provides staff training and supervision
• Orders and maintains laboratory supplies and lab equipment
• Maintains laboratory notebooks for quality control and analysis
• Prepares and maintains stock biochemical and molecular biology reagents
• Participates and assists in human studies including vascular reactivity studies and biopsy procedures
• Occasionally contacts research participants and participates in follow up visits in collaboration with research coordinators
• Participates in planning, design, implementation and management of research projects
• Plans, designs and executes experiments including confocal microscopy and immunohistochemistry techniques
• Laser captures transfections sequencing, transfection of cell lines with DNA constructs, DNA extraction, cell separation/cultures, cytokines measurement, and immunoblots
• Collects, analyzes and interprets research data
• Performs critical analysis of research literature
• Assists with preparation of grants, publications, abstracts, and presentations
• Collaborates with principal investigator to develop general goals of new research projects
• Constructs manuscripts.
• Process samples and executes experiments on human tissue and blood including freshly procured vascular and subcutaneous tissue; blood, and serum
• Performs molecular biology procedures and immunologic assays including: Western blot analysis, immunohistochemistry, ELISA, PCR for mRNA analysis
• Performs laboratory techniques to isolate endothelial cells, peripheral blood cell lines; and perform and maintain cell cultures
• Performs other duties as requested

A Master's Degree or Doctoral Degree is preferred. One to three years of biomedical research with tissue culture; cell biology; and PCR as well as microscopy techniques are required. Experience in human research is preferred (with HIPPA; CITI; IRB experience).

MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS

Master's Degree 1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted

Required Certifications: None

BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES

This position requires the following clearances in addition to applicable background checks: PA State Police Criminal Background Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form, and Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check.

Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

SALARY & BENEFITS

The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $65,508.00 - $94,980.00. Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.

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