Manager Research Project B

About the role

The Cardiovascular R&D Center (Tschabrun Lab) is a state-of-the-art large animal research center focusing on translational research, therapy development, and education. This position serves as the Technical Director and encompasses both strategic planning and day-to-day management of complex and broad range of projects.

Responsibilities

• Direct operations of the center in close collaboration with PI and Faculty.
• Write routine to complex correspondences/reports.
• Collect, organize, and maintain research data, procedural documentation, patient medical records, EMR entries, and laboratory reports while ensuring compliance with institutional, GLP/FDA, IACUC, EHRS, and regulatory standards.
• Staff oversight, supervision, training; train and support new laboratory personnel, students, veterinary staff, and research assistants in animal handling, surgical preparation, laboratory workflows, sterile technique, patient monitoring, and safety procedures.
• Provide oversight of FDA GLP program compliance and fulfill the role of study director when assigned.
• Provide high-acuity peri-procedural support during cardiovascular research studies including patient transport, sterile field preparation, vascular line management, defibrillator and emergency equipment setup, medication calculations, biologic sample handling, and coordination of workflow between surgical, veterinary, anesthesia, and research teams to ensure efficient and compliant study execution.
• Aid in the development and optimization of experimental workflows by evaluating procedural efficiency, troubleshooting technical issues during studies, supporting implementation of new research technologies and equipment, and contributing to protocol refinement for ongoing translational cardiovascular and electrophysiology research initiatives.
• Coordinate interdepartmental communication and scheduling for research procedures by organizing case timelines, preparing procedural documentation, confirming study readiness, collaborating with institutional core facilities, and ensuring seamless workflow between laboratory, surgical, imaging, and veterinary support services.
• Maintain laboratory operations including inventory management, ordering of surgical and research supplies, preparation of sterile procedural materials, equipment maintenance, and coordination with vendors and research staff to ensure uninterrupted study operations.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Arts, and 5 to 7 years or Master of Science, Master of Arts, and 3 to 5 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.

Job Location

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

Perelman School of Medicine

Pay Range

$75,804.00 - $89,789.00 Annual Rate

Benefits

Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts, Tuition, Retirement, Time Away from Work, Long-Term Care Insurance, Wellbeing and Work-life Resources, Professional and Personal Development, University Resources, Discounts and Special Services, Flexible Work Hours, Penn Home Ownership Services, Adoption Assistance.