Scientific Project Lead

About the University

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.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia, situated on a beautiful urban campus with easy access to educational, cultural, and recreational activities. The University provides a competitive benefits package, including excellent healthcare, tuition benefits, generous retirement plans, professional development opportunities, and a wide variety of health and wellness programs.

About the Role

Responsible for both strategic planning and day-to-day management of a complex and broad range of projects conducted with collaborators both internal and external to the University. Leads development of study protocols, writing grants, managing the detailed operations of projects, analyzing qualitative and quantitative data, cultivating close relationships with community partner organizations, and drafting/editing manuscripts for submission to peer-reviewed journals.

Responsibilities

• Provides daily operations management of research projects in collaboration with the Principal Investigator and project teams; supervises staff, plans meetings, and assists with managing lab budget.
• Develops and manages systems for data collection, quality control, and lab protocol development (SOPs).
• Manages and oversees collaborations with other investigators and labs.
• Mentors and supports lab trainees; teaches lab techniques and standardized protocols.
• Oversees and manages data for the research projects.
• Drafts articles for publication; prepares data summaries.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Arts and 5 to 7 years of experience, or Master of Science or Master of Arts and 3 to 5 years of experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Position is contingent upon continued funding.

Location: Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (Perelman School of Medicine)

Pay

$67,155.00 - $86,513.00 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.

Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits. Flexible spending accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Tuition Assistance: Tuition benefits for you, your spouse, and dependent children at Penn and other institutions.
• Retirement Plans: Generous retirement plans allowing pre-tax or Roth savings with a variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
• Time Away from Work: Substantial paid time off for vacations, personal affairs, illness, or injury.
• Long-Term Care Insurance: Coverage for long-term care services at home, in the community, or in a nursing facility for faculty, staff, and eligible family members.
• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Programs and resources to support health, family, and work-life balance.
• Professional and Personal Development: Resources to advance personal and professional growth.
• University Resources: Access to libraries, athletic facilities, arboretum, art galleries, cultural and recreational activities.
• Discounts and Special Services: Discounts on arts, entertainment, transportation, mortgages, cellular plans, movie tickets, and theme parks.
• Flexible Work Hours: Creative approaches to work hours, locations, and job structures to promote work-life balance.
• Penn Home Ownership Services: Forgivable loans for eligible employees buying a home or residing in West Philadelphia.
• Adoption Assistance: Reimbursement for qualified expenses related to the legal adoption of a child.