Research Project Manager A (Center for Research on Reproduction and Women's Health)
- Employer
- University of Pennsylvania
- Location
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
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- 42889
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- Director, Researcher
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- Pennsylvania
Research Project Manager A (Center for Research on Reproduction and Women's Health)
University Overview
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. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Employers By State in 2021.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.
COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement for all positions at the University of Pennsylvania. New hires are expected to be fully vaccinated before beginning work at the University. For more information about Penn's vaccine requirements and the use of Penn Open Pass, visit the Penn COVID-19 Response website for the latest information.
Posted Job Title
Research Project Manager A (Center for Research on Reproduction and Women's Health)
Job Profile Title
Manager Research Project A
Job Description Summary
This position will support the operation as a PSOM-approved service center as well as multiple research projects for the OCRC Tumor BioTrust Collection under supervision of the Technical Director. The primary role of this position is the recruitment of participants, specimen transfer/collection/storage/retrieval, database management, and regulatory documentation for the biorepository study as well as multi-site research studies. The Manager liaises with cooperative entities including clinicians from Gynecologic Oncology, Medical Oncology, and Pathology, clinical and translational research teams, staff at other facilities such as TTAB, Penn BioBank, and the Pathology Clinical Service Center. The Manager will oversee, update, manage, and maintain all human biospecimen freezers and databases (LabVantage) and manage the retrieval of identified biospecimens and providing these samples to other members of the research team within and outside of PENN as stipulated in the research protocols. This includes transfer, scanning, sorting, and pulling of all specimens. With the OCRC TBC operating as a service center, the Manager is responsible for communicating and assisting the consumers, both internal and external, to determine appropriate sample types and identify the specimens they need and then fulfill their requests.In addition, the Manager is an integral player of the Rapid Autopsy Program by being the center of coordination and execution for many moving parts which require coordination between the patient and their care team, the anatomic pathology department, the research team, and any necessary transportation. With the RAP expanding to multiple disease sites including the Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, the Manager is responsible for acting as an ambassador of the program.
Job Description
The Research Project Manager A position is specifically for the Tumor BioTrust Collection at the Ovarian Cancer Research Center (OCRC), responsible for performing the essential daily responsibilities starting from identifying potential patients and obtaining consent for tumor banking purposes, procurement in coordination with HUP, PAH, and CCH surgical teams, to aseptic processing, through banking and inventory management, to retrieval and disbursement, he or she will play a pivotal role in supporting seamless operations and expansion of the
PSOM approved service center as well as supporting internal and external investigators' biospecimen needs and research. The RPM will assist in assuring regulatory compliance by writing and editing of the IRB protocol, informed consent forms (ICF) as well as creating an electronic version of the consent form in PennChart. The RPM will also play an essential role in successful coordination and execution of the Penn Legacy Tissue Program (PLTP, aka Rapid Autopsy Program) and the program is also expanding to multiple disease sites including the Pancreatic Cancer Research Center. The RPM will be responsible for supervising the jointly held RS between the OCRC and the PCRC while supporting the successful execution of the RAP in both centers. We are seeking to hire an RPM with skills sets essential to this work and who's devoted and equipped to performing a higher level of complexity and supervisory role. Prior experience with Redcap, LabVantage, and human biospecimens is required. The ideal candidate will have strong computational skills and be proficient with computer-based systems including but not limited to Word, Excel, Redcap, iLab, and other online database programs. The ability to work independently with strong problem-solving skills is necessary. Strong interpersonal skills and clear communication with the clinical research team, directors and primary investigators is required.
*Position is contingent upon funding*
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree with 3-5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine
Pay Range
$51,824.00 - $78,096.00
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
University Benefits
To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay
To apply, visit https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/job/Smilow-Center-RM-8-130/Research-Project-Manager-A--Center-for-Research-on-Reproduction-and-Women-s-Health-_JR00058040-2
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University Overview
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. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Employers By State in 2021.
Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.
The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.
COVID-19 vaccination is a requirement for all positions at the University of Pennsylvania. New hires are expected to be fully vaccinated before beginning work at the University. For more information about Penn's vaccine requirements and the use of Penn Open Pass, visit the Penn COVID-19 Response website for the latest information.
Posted Job Title
Research Project Manager A (Center for Research on Reproduction and Women's Health)
Job Profile Title
Manager Research Project A
Job Description Summary
This position will support the operation as a PSOM-approved service center as well as multiple research projects for the OCRC Tumor BioTrust Collection under supervision of the Technical Director. The primary role of this position is the recruitment of participants, specimen transfer/collection/storage/retrieval, database management, and regulatory documentation for the biorepository study as well as multi-site research studies. The Manager liaises with cooperative entities including clinicians from Gynecologic Oncology, Medical Oncology, and Pathology, clinical and translational research teams, staff at other facilities such as TTAB, Penn BioBank, and the Pathology Clinical Service Center. The Manager will oversee, update, manage, and maintain all human biospecimen freezers and databases (LabVantage) and manage the retrieval of identified biospecimens and providing these samples to other members of the research team within and outside of PENN as stipulated in the research protocols. This includes transfer, scanning, sorting, and pulling of all specimens. With the OCRC TBC operating as a service center, the Manager is responsible for communicating and assisting the consumers, both internal and external, to determine appropriate sample types and identify the specimens they need and then fulfill their requests.In addition, the Manager is an integral player of the Rapid Autopsy Program by being the center of coordination and execution for many moving parts which require coordination between the patient and their care team, the anatomic pathology department, the research team, and any necessary transportation. With the RAP expanding to multiple disease sites including the Pancreatic Cancer Research Center, the Manager is responsible for acting as an ambassador of the program.
Job Description
The Research Project Manager A position is specifically for the Tumor BioTrust Collection at the Ovarian Cancer Research Center (OCRC), responsible for performing the essential daily responsibilities starting from identifying potential patients and obtaining consent for tumor banking purposes, procurement in coordination with HUP, PAH, and CCH surgical teams, to aseptic processing, through banking and inventory management, to retrieval and disbursement, he or she will play a pivotal role in supporting seamless operations and expansion of the
PSOM approved service center as well as supporting internal and external investigators' biospecimen needs and research. The RPM will assist in assuring regulatory compliance by writing and editing of the IRB protocol, informed consent forms (ICF) as well as creating an electronic version of the consent form in PennChart. The RPM will also play an essential role in successful coordination and execution of the Penn Legacy Tissue Program (PLTP, aka Rapid Autopsy Program) and the program is also expanding to multiple disease sites including the Pancreatic Cancer Research Center. The RPM will be responsible for supervising the jointly held RS between the OCRC and the PCRC while supporting the successful execution of the RAP in both centers. We are seeking to hire an RPM with skills sets essential to this work and who's devoted and equipped to performing a higher level of complexity and supervisory role. Prior experience with Redcap, LabVantage, and human biospecimens is required. The ideal candidate will have strong computational skills and be proficient with computer-based systems including but not limited to Word, Excel, Redcap, iLab, and other online database programs. The ability to work independently with strong problem-solving skills is necessary. Strong interpersonal skills and clear communication with the clinical research team, directors and primary investigators is required.
*Position is contingent upon funding*
Qualifications:
Bachelor's Degree with 3-5 years of related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Job Location - City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Department / School
Perelman School of Medicine
Pay Range
$51,824.00 - $78,096.00
Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.
Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.
Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.
University Benefits
- Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
- Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
- Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
- Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be.
- Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
- Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
- Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
- University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
- Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
- Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
- Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
- Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.
To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay
To apply, visit https://wd1.myworkdaysite.com/en-US/recruiting/upenn/careers-at-penn/job/Smilow-Center-RM-8-130/Research-Project-Manager-A--Center-for-Research-on-Reproduction-and-Women-s-Health-_JR00058040-2
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