research laboratory manager

University of Pittsburgh

<div><div><p><b>Temporary Research Lab Manager</b></p></div><div>
All Temps - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26001757)</div><div></div><div><p><br>
This position is at the Learning Research and Development Center (LRDC), a multi-disciplinary center for research to advance the science of learning by bringing together leading researchers in the cognitive, social, and educational sciences.</p><p>
The Cognition in Context lab at the University of Pittsburgh is seeking a 12-month Lab Manager to start June 1. This is a part-time, in-person position potentially with benefits. Many of the responsibilities of the Lab Manager will involve setting up critical research infrastructure (protocols, ethics approvals, experimental setup, physical lab space) and getting experimental data collection up and running. Applicants <b>must</b> have an undergraduate degree in a related area (e.g., psychology, cognitive science, experimental linguistics), prior experience working in a research lab, and a keen interest in studying social cognitive processes between diverse groups.</p><p>
Under the supervision of Dr. Mehrgol Tiv, the Lab Manager will be a vital member of the Cognition in Context laboratory, Department of Psychology (Cognitive and Social), and Learning, Research &amp; Development Center at the University of Pittsburgh. The Lab Manager will assist in the following:</p><ul><li><b>Experimental design</b> (stimulus development, literature review, programming of experimental protocols)</li><li><b>Data collection and analysis</b> (recruitment of participants, in-person and online behavioral data collection through Prolific and platforms such as Gorilla, collecting eyetracking data with SR Research EyeLink technology, applying advanced statistics and modeling techniques in R, assisting in grant and manuscript preparation)</li><li><b>Data storage and management plans</b> (file servers, ethics applications, consent forms, bookkeeping and participant payments)</li><li><b>Management of physical and digital lab space</b> (setting up testing rooms, assisting in equipment purchases, setting up eyetracker, crafting lab handbook, purchasing supplies and equipment)</li><li><b>Supervising research assistants </b>(training RAs, scheduling lab meeting, interviewing RAs)</li><li>Other related duties as assigned</li></ul><p>
 This position offers a unique opportunity to engage with nearly every aspect of research in the lab with a collaborative PI. There is also time for the Lab Manager to develop their own research projects and engage with resources and events in the Department of Psychology.</p><p>
The Cognition in Context lab examines the social and cognitive processes that enable people to understand each other, as well as how cognitive processes, like language, interact with diverse and complex social cues in the environment. The lab uses a variety of methods and approaches, including behavioral experiments, eyetracking, linguistic analysis, social network analysis, demographic analysis, and big data analysis. For more information on the research priorities of our lab, please visit www.mehrgoltiv.com . Questions can be directed to Dr. Mehrgol Tiv (mehrgoltiv@pitt.edu).</p><p>
To apply, please include your resume/ CV (include your proficiency with statistics, programming in R, and various behavioral experimental methodologies) and a cover letter (explaining why you want to work in the lab and why you&rsquo;re a good fit).</p></div><div></div><div><p><br>
Necessary Education:</p><ul><li> A Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in Psychology (or related field)</li></ul><p>
Necessary Skills and Experiences:</p><ul><li> Prior experience working in an experimental research lab</li><li> Prior experience coding behavioral experiments (e.g., Gorilla), managing online data collection (Prolific), and running eye-tracking experimental protocols (SR Research suite)</li><li> Proficiency coding in R</li></ul><p>
Strongly Preferred Skills and Experiences</p><ul><li> Strong organizational skills and flexibility working on multiple projects at once</li><li> Able to work independently, take initiative, and collaborate comfortably with others</li><li> Able to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing</li><li> Able to express excellent interpersonal skills and a commitment to maintaining an environment of positivity, professionalism, and inclusion</li><li> Excited to approach the pursuit of science with curiosity, creativity, and compassion</li></ul><div></div><p><i><br>
The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.</i></p><div><br>
</div></div><div><div><b>
Department</b></div><div><b>:</b></div> LRDC</div><div><div><b>
Campus</b></div><div><b>:</b></div> Pittsburgh</div><div><div><b>
Minimum Education Level Required</b></div><div><b>:</b></div> Bachelor's Degree</div><div><div><b>
Minimum Years of Experience Required</b></div><div><b>:</b></div> 1</div><div><div><b>
Average number of working hours per week for this assignment</b></div><div><b>:</b></div> 32</div><div><div><b>
Work Schedule</b></div><div><b>:</b></div> Monday-Thursday, 9:00-5:00, there may be Friday hours, days will be adjusted</div><div><div><b>
Is there a potential this assignment will result in a regular Staff position?</b></div><div><b>:</b></div> No</div><div><div><b>
Work Arrangement</b></div><div><b>:</b></div> Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.</div><div><div><b>
Requested Pay Rate</b></div><div><b>:</b></div> 15.00</div><div><div><b>
Visa Sponsorship Provided</b></div><div><b>:</b></div> No</div><div><div><b>
Background Check</b></div><div><b>:</b></div> For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check</div><div><div><b>
Child Protection Clearances</b></div><div><b>:</b></div> Not Applicable</div><div><div><b>
Required Documents</b></div><div><b>:</b></div> Resume, Cover Letter</div><div><div><b>
Optional Documents</b></div><div><b>:</b></div> Not Applicable</div></div>

Temporary Research Lab Manager

University of Virginia

<div></div><div><div><div><div>Location</div>
 <div></div>Charlottesville, Virginia, United States of America
 </div></div><div></div><div><div>The Rector &amp; Visitors of the University of Virginia
</div></div><div><div><div>Job Id</div>
 <div></div>R0082283</div></div></div>
<br><p></p><div><div><div><p>The Frank Batten School of Leadership and Public Policy at the University of Virginia seeks a Lab Manager and Research Assistant to work with Professors Gerald Higginbotham and Gabrielle (Gabe) Adams.</p></div><p></p><div><p>
The Lab Manager will be responsible for day-to-day management of multiple research projects, splitting their time equally each week between two professors&rsquo; social psychology and behavioral science labs. This will involve administering behavioral studies in the lab and in field settings; preparing datasets and conducting preliminary analyses; and collaborating to produce and program experimental materials and stimuli. The Lab Manager will provide training and supervision of undergraduate research assistants and coordinate data collection. The Lab Manager will also be involved in lab administration tasks: tracking expenses, ordering equipment or materials for studies, leading lab meetings, and meeting with the principal investigators and graduate students weekly about progress and goal-setting and other duties as assigned.</p></div><p></p><div><p>
The position is an excellent opportunity to gain multidisciplinary research experience in preparation for graduate study in social psychology, organizational behavior, or a related field. The ideal candidate will have an entrepreneurial mindset, ability to work independently, and a willingness to take initiative and find creative solutions to problems. They should be highly organized and attentive to detail. Start date is negotiable but will ideally begin in July 2026. This is not a remote position.</p></div><p></p><div><p><b>
Minimum qualifications:</b></p></div><div><ul><li><p>
Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in psychology, data science, public policy, or a related field by July 2026.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Two years of behavioral laboratory experience or work as a research assistant; experience gained while a student will be considered.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Familiarity with social psychology/behavioral science research methods and IRB management.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Proficient in Excel and an additional statistical program such as R, SPSS, SAS, STATA</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Experience in (or willingness to independently learn) programming, e.g., Javascript, Python, JSON, and/or working with APIs.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Experience administering studies in Qualtrics</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Desire to learn and implement best practices for recruiting participants, both online and in-person.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Strong interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Able to occasionally work nonstandard hours (e.g., evenings, weekends), depending on data collection needs.</p></li></ul></div><p></p><div><p><b>
Preferred qualifications:</b></p></div><div><ul><li><p>
Prior experience with data science methods (e.g., web scraping, data cleaning and manipulation)</p></li></ul></div><p></p><div><p>
This position will remain open until filled and anticipated start date is July 1, 2026. This is a non-exempt level, benefited position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits.</p><p></p><p>
This position is a restricted position and is dependent upon project need, availability of funding, and performance. This position is located in Charlottesville, VA.</p></div><p></p><div><p>
The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.</p></div></div><p></p><div><div><p><b>
Application Process:</b></p></div><div><p>
Please apply online, and search for <b>R0082283</b>. Internal applicants may search and apply for jobs on the UVA Internal Careers website. Complete an application online with the following documents:</p></div><div><ul><li><p>
CV/Resume</p></li></ul></div><div><ul><li><p>
Cover Letter</p></li></ul></div><p></p><div><p><br>
Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all the required documents will not receive full consideration. This position is open until filled.</p></div><p></p><div><p><br>
References will be completed via UVA&rsquo;s standardized process SkillSurvey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process. A minimum of three are required.</p></div><p></p><div><p><br>
For information regarding the position or the application process, please contact Jessica Speth, Academic Recruiter, js9rk@virginia.edu.
</p></div></div><p></p><p><i>The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about </i><i>UVA&rsquo;s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment</i><i>.</i></p></div>
<br><div><div><div><div><p><b>Company</b></p>
The Rector &amp; Visitors of the University of Virginia
</div></div></div><div><div><div><p><b>Hiring Type</b></p>
Full time</div></div></div></div>

Lab Manager and Research Assistant

Nova Scientifix

<p><b>Job description:</b></p><p>SUMMARY: The Molecular Technologist perform a variety of clinical laboratory tests, procedures and related duties. <b>Must </b>be proficient in PCR technology and skilled at pipetting. Utilizes scientific principles as well as technical, procedural, and problem-solving aptitudes for day-to-day laboratory technical operations, quality control, quality assurance, procedure/instrument maintenance and corrective action, test result correlation, and clinical laboratory related continuing education.</p><p>EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:</p><ul><li>Bachelor&rsquo;s degree in science related field or accredited Medical Laboratory Science program required.</li><li>At least 1 year of experience in a molecular laboratory preferred.</li><li>PCR Experience (Required)</li><li>Proficiency with pipetting (Required)</li></ul><p>CERTIFICATION, LICENSURE, and/or REGISTRATIONS:</p><ul><li>Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or Molecular Biology (MB) from the American Society of Clinical Pathology (ASCP) or equivalent preferred.</li></ul><p>ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS</p><p>1. Works in collaboration with peers assure quality services are provided for all patients and customers.</p><p>2. Actively involved in the application of LEAN principles to all areas of responsibility.<br/>3. Accurately performs tests utilizing theoretical knowledge and independent judgment in addition to established protocol, techniques and equipment manuals.<br/>4. Communicates laboratory data and pertinent technical information to appropriate individuals in an accurate and timely fashion, including verbal as well as electronic means.<br/>5. Critiques, correlates and differentiates results of tests utilizing theoretical knowledge and independent judgment in addition to established protocol, techniques and equipment manuals; assesses the validity of results which appear usual, or which may differ significantly from previous results or expected values.<br/>6. Assures processes, procedures and functions are compliant with CLIA and/or CAP standards.<br/>7. Participates in instrument maintenance and appropriate document control measures.</p><p>REQUIRED PHYSICAL ABILITIES:</p><ul><li>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear.</li><li>The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.</li><li>The employee is occasionally required to sit.</li><li>The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.</li><li>Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.</li></ul><p>REQUIRED COMMUNICATION/MATHEMATICAL/REASONING SKILLS:</p><ul><li>Must possess the required level of skills and abilities to read, write, speak, and apply mathematical concepts and sound reasoning to successfully perform the essential duties and responsibilities of this job.</li><li>Must be able to perform basic operations on a computer within the Windows operating system.</li><li>This position requires problem solving skills, critical thinking skills, and the ability to multi-task.</li></ul><p>RESPONSIBILITIES, EXPECTATIONS &amp; STANDARDS:</p><ul><li>Maintain confidentiality and comply with HIPPA rules and regulations.</li><li>Work effectively in a team environment, coordinating workflow with other team members and ensuring a productive and efficient environment.</li><li>Comply with safety principles, laws, regulations and standards associated with, but not limited to CLIA, CAP, CMS, Joint Commission, and OSHA.</li></ul><p>WORK ENVIRONMENT:</p><ul><li>May be exposed to communicable diseases when working in a laboratory environment.</li><li>While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, and toxic or caustic chemicals.</li><li>The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.</li></ul><p>ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS: The individual must be able to work the hours specified above. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed above are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions, so long as the accommodations do not cause undue hardship to the employer.</p><p>Job Types: Full-time, Part-time</p><p>Schedule:</p><ul><li>8 hour shift</li><li>Possible Night shift</li></ul><p>Education:</p><ul><li>Bachelor's (Preferred)</li></ul><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>Medical Technologist: 1 year (Required)</li><li>PCR experience (Required)</li><li>PCR Validation (Preferred)</li></ul><p>License/Certification:</p><ul><li>Medical Technologist (Required)</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p><p>Job Types: Full-time, Part-time</p><p>Pay: $20.00 - $30.00 per hour</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>Flexible schedule</li><li>Referral program</li></ul><p>Experience:</p><ul><li>PCR: 1 year (Required)</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Molecular Lab Technician / Lab Manager

University of Wisconsin–Madison

<div><p><i>Current employees: if you are currently employed at any of the universities of wisconsin, log in to workday to apply through the internal application process.</i></p><p></p><p>
Job category:</p>
Academic Staff<p></p><p>
Employment type:</p>
Regular<p></p><p>
Job profile:</p>
Multi-fun Res Admin Mgr<p></p><p>
Job summary:</p><p>
This position serves as a Research Administration Manager, providing research, administrative, and operational management for Dr. Jomol Mathew&rsquo;s research portfolio, which includes the Real World Data Collaborative, Data Science to Promote Precision Medicine, Real-world Evidence to Advance Community Health, and other health informatics projects.</p><p></p><p>
Real World Data Collaborative consolidates vast amounts of real-world data from across Wisconsin into one easily accessible and compliant system. When fully built, the repository will include clinical data, biospecimens, data from state and federal agencies, and environmental data to provide a comprehensive view of Wisconsin&rsquo;s health and tackle health issues in the state. The Data Science to Promote Precision Medicine project focuses on biomedical big data. The Real-world Evidence to Advance Community Health (REACH) program aims to use health technology in new ways and further increase research participation from communities across the state. The REACH Program builds on 15 years of research with a mission to improve population health and well-being in Wisconsin and beyond.</p><p></p><p>
The Research Administration Manager role is responsible for pre- and post-award research administration, including proposal preparation, sponsored research compliance, principal investigator effort monitoring and certification, budget development and monitoring, procurement coordination, and other research administration tasks in accordance with university and sponsor policies. The role serves as a liaison and subject matter expert among Dr. Mathew&rsquo;s research portfolio, the Department of Population Health Sciences Administration, and campus offices such as Research and Sponsored Programs.</p><p></p><p>
Successful candidates for the position will possess the following skills and attributes:</p><ul>
<li>
Excellent time management skills</li>
<li>Excellent attention to detail</li>
<li>Effective written and verbal communication skills in a hybrid work environment</li>
<li>Ability to collaborate with various partners within an organization</li>
</ul><p></p><p>
Key job responsibilities:</p><p>
May supervise the day-to-day activities of research administration staff</p><p>
Serves as a key resource to leadership and staff in the unit as well as a liaison to partners and stakeholders</p><p>
May have authority to submit proposals, agreements, or invoices to a sponsor on behalf of the principal investigator or project director</p><p>
Reviews and approves programmatic transactions spanning the life-cycle of sponsored projects to ensure compliance with institutional and/or sponsor policies and procedures</p><p>
Executes research administration operational policies and procedures including financial, administrative, staffing, and compliance on behalf of a unit</p><p>
Executes activities related to financial compliance, audit, or reporting on behalf of a unit</p><p>
Monitors effort and salary sources of the Principal Investigator to ensure sponsored research compliance, adjust payroll accounting, maintains updated and compliance research information for NIH and other federal agencies in their prescribed formats</p><p>
Provides training to faculty, staff, and/or administrators within the unit regarding policy, procedure, and/or execution of sponsored project administration</p><p>
Executes activities related to proposal submission, contract negotiation, and/or award setup on behalf of a unit</p><p></p><p>
Department:</p><p>
School of Medicine and Public Health, Department of Population Health Sciences, Jomol Mathew Research Program</p><p></p><p>
Compensation:</p><p>
The minimum salary for this position is $80,000 annually, but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays, and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits.</p><p></p><p>
Required qualifications:</p><ul>
<li>Experience working in research administrative role in an academic, government or healthcare setting</li>
<li>Experience managing research budget, IRB approvals and effort certification compliance</li>
<li>Experience developing and submitting required sponsored research reports, such as NIH research performance progress reports</li>
</ul><p></p><p>
University sponsorship is not available for this position, including transfers of sponsorship and TN visas. The selected applicant will be responsible for ensuring their continuous eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. This position is an ongoing position that will require continuous work eligibility. If you are selected for this position you must provide proof of work authorization and eligibility to work.</p><p></p><p>
Preferred qualifications:</p><ul>
<li>Experience in research administration and management at a university</li>
<li>Knowledge about data science research, typical expenditures, research needs</li>
<li>Experience with large grant administration (over $5 million)</li>
</ul><p></p><p>
Education:</p><p>
Bachelors degree in science, engineering, social science is preferred</p><p></p><p>
How to apply:</p><p>
For the best experience completing your application, we recommend using Chrome or Firefox as your web browser. To apply for this position, select either &ldquo;I am a current employee&rdquo; or &ldquo;I am not a current employee&rdquo; under Apply Now. You will then be prompted to upload your application materials.</p><p><br>
Important: The application has only one attachment field. Upload the following documents in that field, either as a single combined file or as multiple files in the same upload area.</p><p></p><ul><li>Cover letter</li><li>Resume</li></ul><p></p><p>
Your cover letter should address how your training and experience aligns with the required and preferred qualifications listed above. Application reviewers will rely on these written materials to determine which applicants move forward in the process. References will be requested from final candidates. All applicants will be notified once the search concludes and a candidate is selected.</p><p></p><p>
Contact information:</p><p>
Brittany Brown, brittany.brown@wisc.edu, 608-265-2978</p><p>
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.</p><p></p><p>
Institutional statement on diversity:</p><p>
Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.<br>
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The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.</p><p></p><p><br>
The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.</p><p>
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence by acknowledging skills and expertise from all backgrounds and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.</p><p></p><p>
To request a disability or pregnancy-related accommodation for any step in the hiring process (e.g., application, interview, pre-employment testing, etc.), please contact the Divisional Disability Representative (DDR) in the division you are applying to. Please make your request as soon as possible to help the university respond most effectively to you.</p><p></p><p>
Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require your references to answer questions regarding misconduct, including sexual violence and sexual harassment.<br>
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The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).<br>
<br>
The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.</p></div>

Research Administration Manager

Penn State University

<div><h1 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
</b></h1><ul><li><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>CURRENT PENN STATE EMPLOYEE (faculty, staff, technical service, or student), please </b><b>login to Workday </b><b>to complete the </b><b>internal application process </b><b>. Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
</b></h2></li><li><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>CURRENT PENN STATE STUDENT (not employed previously at the university) and seeking employment with Penn State, please </b><b>login to Workday </b><b>to complete the </b><b>student application process. </b><b>Please do not apply here, apply internally through Workday.
</b></h2></li><li><h2 class="jobSectionHeader"><b>If you are NOT a current employee or student, please click &ldquo;Apply&rdquo; and complete </b><b>the application process for external applicants </b><b>.
</b></h2></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see </b><b>Notice to Out of State Applicants </b><b>.
</b></p><p></p>This position is funded for 1 year(s); continuation past 1 year(s) will be based on university need, performance, and/or availability of funding.<br>
<p></p><p><b>POSITION SPECIFICS
</b></p><p><b>About the Unit:
</b></p><p>Based on the campus of Penn State Health Milton S. Hershey Medical Center in Hershey, Pa., Penn State Cancer Institute is committed to fighting cancer on every front: through education and prevention, early detection and diagnosis, effective treatment and survivorship programs. The Cancer Institute provides patients access to all aspects of care in a single destination including:
</p><ul><li>Infusion therapy suites and private rooms for chemotherapy
</li><li>A state-of-the-art radiation oncology suite for treatment options that refine tumor targeting and reduce treatment time, such as RapidArc radiotherapy
</li><li>A chemotherapy and infusion pharmacy staffed by clinical pharmacists and certified pharmacy technicians
</li><li>An outdoor healing garden that offers a quiet retreat for both patients and families
</li></ul><p>The Cancer Institute has three research programs focused on the themes of Population Health and Cancer Control, Mechanisms of Carcinogenesis and Experimental Therapeutics. Additionally, pediatric cancer research led by faculty at Penn State Health Children's Hospital and Penn State College of Medicine is a highly visible part of the Penn State Cancer Institute and greatly benefits from THON and Four Diamonds. With a research presence in Hershey and at the University Park campus, the Penn State Cancer Institute is the centerpiece of Penn State&rsquo;s commitment to discoveries that will lead to the prevention, treatment and cures for cancer.
</p><p></p><p><b>Job Summary:
</b></p><p>The PSCI Research Operations Manager provides strategic, operational, and administrative leadership for a high-impact, multidisciplinary research institute; is responsible for overseeing the daily operations, financial health, compliance, infrastructure, and long-term planning of the institute; ensures that research activities align with the university's mission; supports faculty and research staff; and drives innovation and collaboration across academic and external partners.
</p><p></p><p><b>Essenti </b><b>al Functions and Responsibilities
</b></p><ul><li>Manage the staff of the institute's operations, including strategic planning, resource management, and organizational development
</li><li>Drive the alignment of the day-to-day admin operation to meet the Cancer Institute&rsquo;s goals
</li><li>Design and implement new administrative initiatives to enhance the research portfolio of the Cancer Institute
</li><li>Implement continuous process improvements in administrative systems, workflows, and service delivery
</li><li>Supervise administrative and operational staff
</li><li>Provide leadership, mentorship and training to ensure high team performance and foster a culture of collaboration, accountability and continuous improvement
</li><li>Manage large-scale cross-functional projects across departments and ensure timely execution, stakeholder coordination, and outcome evaluation
</li><li>Monitor the progress of strategic initiatives and research programs for the Cancer Institute by utilizing data analytics and performance metrics to inform decision-making and drive evidence-based improvements
</li><li>Develop, implement, and enforce policies and procedures that support research excellence, operational efficiency, and regulatory compliance
</li><li>Collaborate with Human Resources to oversee staffing strategies, workforce planning, performance management, and professional development
</li><li>Coordinate with the Procurement Operations Lead to develop and evaluate request for proposals, support vendor selection, facilitate contract negotiations, and oversee purchasing approval processes
</li><li>Cultivate partnerships to expand the institute&rsquo;s research portfolio, identify new funding opportunities, and enhance the visibility of the institute&rsquo;s work
</li><li>Support communications and outreach efforts, including conferences, symposia, marketing and communications
</li><li>Work with senior leadership to benchmark operational performance for Cancer Center Support Grants (CCSG) application and develop metrics and key performance indicators (KPIs) to evaluate programmatic success
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Competencies
</b></p><ul><li>Knowledge of cancer prevention, chronic diseases, public health, and understating of issues related to access to care (from the community and among health systems) for rural and underserved populations
</li><li>Ability to work in a collaborative, cooperative culture, in the field and within program teams
</li><li>Ability to facilitate small and large group meetings in-person and virtually
</li><li>Ability to manage competing priorities, work simultaneously on multiple initiatives, and meet deadlines.
</li><li>Excellent verbal and written communication skills
</li><li>Strong problem-solving and innovation competencies
</li><li>Demonstrate flexibility with timelines and work schedule
</li><li>Demonstrate empathy, compassion, and an understanding of cultural and socioeconomic backgrounds.
</li><li>Ability to establish effective, trusting working relationships with all stakeholders
</li><li>Attention to detail and accuracy
</li><li>Highly proactive and flexible
</li><li>Knowledge and proficiency in all major software applications
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Preferred Experience
</b></p><ul><li>5 to 7 years of public health program implementation preferred
</li>Experience working with interdisciplinary research teams and agency and community stakeholders preferred<br>
<li>
</li></ul><p></p><p><b>MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE &amp; REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS
</b></p>Bachelor's Degree&amp;#xa;8+ years of relevant experience, includes 3+ years of supervisory experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience accepted&amp;#xa;Required Certifications:&amp;#xa;None<br>
<p></p><p><b>BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
</b></p>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.<br>
<p></p>Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.<br>
<p></p><p><b>SALARY &amp; BENEFITS
</b></p>The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $97,100.00 - $145,700.00.<br>
<p></p><p>Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure<br>
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Research Operations Manager - Cancer Institute

Sidra

<div><p><b>JOB SUMMARY<br>
</b></p><p></p><p>The Research Specialist I &ndash; Flow Cytometry Core Lab Tech at Sidra Medicine performs all the activities required in the position, and should be eligible or/and hold QCHP license. The incumbent executes under senior supervision laboratory tests necessary for research and clinical activities in the Core. Performs routine and moderately complex scientific laboratory technical work, selecting and applying laboratory procedures and techniques to assignments with clear, specific objectives. Assignments may require investigation of a number of variables and complex features. S/he works with general supervision. The incumbent is required to exercise judgment in making technical decisions related to delegated tasks and escalating complex issues. The incumbent supports the team in Clean Room activities and in Good Manufacturing Practice operations for cell therapy and gene therapy products for clinical and research based on Good Laboratory Practice, in the development and validation of simple and moderately complex laboratory procedures for the manufacturing of cell and gene therapy products. The incumbent observes and maintains a high standard of laboratory health, safety procedures; works based to the institutional, departmental and Flow Cytometry Core&rsquo;s regulations/values/policies/procedures/instructions/protocols/designs and current professional standards and guidelines. Follows MoPH, professional, certification and accreditation bodies requirements.<br>
</p><p></p><p><b>KEY ROLE ACCOUNTABILITIES
</b></p><p><b>Clinical activities performed:
</b></p><ul><li>Peripheral blood and other tissues processing.
</li><li>Clinical assays.
</li><li>All necessary clinical grade testing for product quality control and quality control equipment used for the purpose.
</li><li><p>Clinical activity varies based on projects, the time spent in clinical related tasks is 40% or more.<br>
</p></li></ul><p></p><p><b>Research activities performed </b><i>:
</i></p><ul><li>Basic and complex research activities in addition to the above clinical activities.
</li>Other basic and complex research activities related to biomedical science.<br>
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</li></ul><p></p><p><i>Note: the incumbent does not interact directly with the patient.
</i></p><p>In line with the activities briefly described above, s/he will be also accountable for the following:
</p><ul><li>Contributes to the delivery of departmental goals, through personal effort in own work area.
</li><li>Actively participates and responsibly performs the technical activities, pre-analytical, and analytical work in the labs: R&amp;D, production and testing. Under senior supervision designs, validates new methods and testing and clinical assays.
</li><li>Defines long term, medium and short term priorities and in daily work plan in accordance with the line manager reporting also outcomes, success and issues.
</li><li>Initiates, performs, reviews and troubleshoots quality control of reagents and test systems.
</li><li>Ensures and validates pre-existing assays for laboratory.
</li><li>Ensures assays comply with current regulations in Qatar or/and with international ones.
</li><li>Liaises with manager and ARC colleagues on production and outcomes, on appropriateness of tests and results.
</li><li>Maintains, monitors, records and reports tests results.
</li><li>Collaboratively maintains laboratory information system (e.g. LIMS/ELN).
</li><li>Maintains laboratory supplies inventory by checking stock to determine inventory level in assigned areas; anticipating needed supplies; and if requested placing and expediting orders for supplies; verifying receipt of supplies.
</li><li>Ensures that any difficulties or problems affecting service provision are reported promptly to colleagues, senior staff and line manager.
</li><li>Understands and adheres to process improvement principles and processes, for example, following standard work and maintaining a robust inventory concept in work area realizing that all processes are driven by the needs of the customer.
</li><li>Participates actively in Core meetings and if required in Quality Systems development/ improvement.
</li><li>Proposes changes to SOPs, relating to duties/ accountabilities, and under the instruction from the line manager drafts new versions or produces new operating procedures as addressed.
</li><li>Responsible for maintaining competencies required in Flow Cytometry Core and performs in accordance with laboratory and Sidra policy to provide accurate lab activities.
</li><li>Operates and maintains complex and basic instruments and equipment used in the laboratory, and properly sets up, calibrates, maintains, operates and shuts down such instruments (as needed);
</li><li>Maintains competence in Laboratory Information System that is crucial to the quality operations of the laboratory and patient care.
</li><li>Operates and performs daily preventive maintenance of equipment according to written procedures and documents; reports equipment malfunctions and requests service as necessary.
</li><li>Participates in research and development as directed.
</li><li>Maintains competence in Laboratory Information System and in Laboratory Management System that is crucial to the quality operations of the laboratory and patient care.
</li><li>Actively participates in Quality Improvement Programs essential to ensure that laboratory testing is accurate, timely and meets customer needs.
</li><li>Maintains policies and procedures for adherence to the current professional standards.
</li><li>Works with quality representative to develop systems to deliver quality services which satisfy Quality standards requirements.
</li><li>Accomplishes all the organizational mandatory requirements (i.e. Learning and Development requirements, use of PPE, etc.)
</li><li>Adheres to Sidra&rsquo;s standards as they appear in the Code of Conduct and Conflict of Interest policies.
</li><li>Adheres to and promotes Sidra&rsquo;s Values.
</li></ul><p><i>In view of the evolving needs and opportunities within Sidra, this position may be required to perform other duties as assigned and reporting relationships may vary.<br>
</i></p><p></p><p><b>QUALIFICATIONS, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS &ndash; SELECTION CRITERIA<br>
</b></p><p></p><p><b>Education
</b></p><p>Bachelor&rsquo;s Degree in Biomedical Sciences/ Clinical Laboratories or other relevant program.
</p><p><b>Experience
</b></p><p>3+ years&rsquo; experience in a research laboratory environment including:
</p><ul><li>Experience in cell cultures
</li><li>Experience in flow cytometry procedures
</li><li>Experience in molecular biology procedures
</li>Experience in proteins detection.<br>
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</li></ul><p></p><p><b>Certification and Licensure
</b></p><p><b>Essential
</b></p><p>Eligibility for Licensure in the State of Qatar.
</p><p><b>Preferred
</b></p><p>License recognized in Qatar, EU, US or Canada.<br>
</p><p></p><p><b>Job Specific Skills and Abilities.
</b></p><p><b>Essential
</b></p><ul><li>Cell culture of primary blood cells, as lymphocytes
</li><li>Molecular biology procedures, as nucleic acids extraction, PCR, RT-PCR
</li><li>Flow cytometry stainings and basic data analysis
</li><li>Protein detection / functional assays
</li><li>Demonstrated excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
</li><li>Openness to teach and interact with other staff members.
</li><li>Proficiency with Microsoft Office suite.
</li><li>Fluency in written and spoken English
</li></ul><p><b>Preferred
</b></p><ul><li>Experience in bacterial cloning.
</li><li>Flow cytometry acquisition of samples.</li></ul></div>
<br><div><div>About US</div>
<div><div>Sidra Medicine a healthy population is essential to a strong, prosperous society, and throughout 2020, Sidra continued to provide uninterrupted comprehensive specialist healthcare services for children and young people; and exceptional maternity, gynecology, and reproductive medical services for women, previously unavailable in Qatar and the region.&rdquo; &ndash; H.H Sheikha Moza bint Nasser, Chairperson of Qatar Foundation
</div><div>Sidra Medicine represents the vision of Her Highness Sheikha Moza bint Nasser who serves as its Chairperson. This high-tech facility is home to world-class patient care, scientific expertise, and educational resources.</div></div></div><div></div>

Research Specialist I - Research Specialist I – Flow Cytometry Core Lab Tech.

Solace Clinical Research

<p><b>Job Summary</b><br/>We are seeking a dynamic and highly organized Clinical Research Site Manager to lead and oversee the daily operations of our clinical trial site. In this pivotal role, you will coordinate all aspects of clinical trials, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, maintaining high-quality documentation, and fostering a patient-centered environment. Your leadership will drive the successful execution of research studies, facilitate effective communication among team members, and uphold the integrity of data collection and management. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to groundbreaking medical research while supporting the advancement of healthcare solutions.</p><p><b>Responsibilities</b></p><ul><li>Supervise and coordinate the activities of clinical research staff, including nurses, coordinators, and laboratory personnel, ensuring seamless trial operations</li><li>Manage patient recruitment, screening, enrollment, and ongoing monitoring to ensure adherence to study protocols and regulatory requirements</li><li>Oversee data collection processes, review source documents for accuracy, and ensure proper documentation in accordance with ICH GCP standards and FDA regulations</li><li>Maintain compliance with HIPAA regulations and ensure confidentiality of patient information throughout all trial activities</li><li>Review clinical documentation such as case report forms (CRFs), laboratory results, vital signs, and adverse event reports for completeness and accuracy</li><li>Monitor clinical laboratory procedures including blood sampling, phlebotomy, and specimen handling to ensure quality standards are met</li><li>Utilize electronic medical record (EMR) systems and statistical software for data management, analysis, and reporting purposes</li><li>Ensure adherence to CDISC standards for data formatting and reporting in clinical trials</li><li>Conduct regular site audits to verify compliance with protocol requirements and regulatory guidelines</li><li>Facilitate training sessions on Good Clinical Practice (GCP), FDA regulations, and study-specific procedures for staff members</li></ul><p><b>Qualifications</b></p><ul><li>Proven supervising experience in a clinical research environment or healthcare setting</li><li>Strong knowledge of clinical trials management, including patient monitoring and data collection techniques</li><li>Familiarity with medical terminology, clinical laboratory procedures, and blood sampling techniques</li><li>Experience with EMR systems, statistical software, and data management tools used in clinical research</li><li>In-depth understanding of FDA regulations, ICH GCP guidelines, HIPAA compliance, and CDISC standards</li><li>Certification in Good Clinical Practice (GCP) from a recognized issuer for CA or equivalent is required; additional certifications such as an ICH GCP certificate are preferred</li><li>Background in nursing or clinical laboratory work is advantageous</li><li>Excellent analysis skills with attention to detail for reviewing documentation and ensuring protocol adherence</li><li>Ability to lead teams effectively while maintaining a positive work environment</li></ul><p>Join us in advancing innovative healthcare solutions by managing impactful clinical research studies. Your expertise will help shape the future of medicine while supporting a collaborative team dedicated to excellence in clinical development.</p><p>Pay: $20.00 - $38.00 per hour</p><p>Benefits:</p><ul><li>401(k)</li><li>Health insurance</li><li>Paid time off</li></ul><p>Work Location: In person</p>

Clinical Research Site Manager

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