Research Program Manager Pittsburgh, PA

Manages and facilitates overall day-to-day research administration activities and operational functions. Collaborates to ensure compliance productivity and progress. Develops and implements program policies and procedures and adheres to protocols regulations and budgets. Coordinates program events and logistics. Performs budgetary functions.

Essential Functions
Responsibilities include:
Ensure compliance validity productivity and progress of the research performed in the laboratory.
Manage and facilitate overall day today research administration activities and operational functions.
Where needed implement policies and procedures and adherence to protocols regulations and budgets.

Preferred Skills & Competencies:
Strong ability to evaluate scientific data.
Exceptional organizational and time-management skills.
Excellent communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to lead by example.


Physical Effort
Moderate physical effort required. May be required to stand/move for several hours at a time. May be required to move objects up to 50 pounds with or without assistance of equipment.


The University of Pittsburgh is an equal opportunity employer / disability / veteran.


Assignment Category Part-time regular
Job Classification Program Manager
Job Family Research
Job Sub-Family Research Program Support
Campus Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required Bachelors Degree
Minimum Years of Experience Required 3
Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.
Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification - Masters degree in a relevant biological discipline; PhD degree preferred. - A minimum of 35 years of experience working in a molecular biology laboratory with understanding of RNA biology and RNA-based technologies. - Deep understanding of basic science laboratory operations.
Work Schedule To be Determined
Work Arrangement On-Campus: Teams that work on campus in an office or in a lab.
Hiring Range TBD Based Upon Qualifications
Relocation Offered No
Visa Sponsorship Provided No
Background Check For position finalists employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check
Child Protection Clearances Not Applicable
Required Documents Resume
Optional Documents Not Applicable