Rodent Metabolic Phenotyping Core Manager

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

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.