Project Manager

Project Manager
UPCI Basic Research Administration – Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh – (22007801)

This position is to serve as a Project Manager for the Schmitz Lab and will lead many of the operational aspects required of the federally funded PA Moves project. Important aspects of this position include coordinating research activities across the 16 sites that are participating in PA Moves, developing connections with members of the study team including principal investigators and clinicians, as well as research participants, IRB members, and hospital staff. Additionally, the Project Manager will use Good Clinical Practice (GCP) Guidelines to help develop techniques and procedures that promote the efficient completion of complex research projects and tasks.

Other responsibilities include the following:

– Managing project budgets

– Supervising interns and junior study staff

– Using national and institutional research policies to recruit subjects

– Obtaining informed consent- Scheduling study-related appointments

– Collecting and coordinating study data

– Troubleshooting issues that occur before, during and after patient visits

– Managing regulatory documents

– Analyzing data

Assisting with the preparation and submission of grant applications and scientific manuscripts

Equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted for the education/experience requirement. The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets. The University of Pittsburgh requires all Pitt constituents (employees and students) on all campuses to be vaccinated against COVID-19 or have an approved exemption. Visit coronavirus.pitt.edu to learn more about this requirement.
Department Details: The Hillman Cancer Center is committed to advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion in all its forms. Our commitment to diversity and inclusion is not only one of our fundamental values, it is critical in helping us provide the highest level of care to people we treat at our centers, as well as support life changing research. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, age, disability or veteran status.
Assignment Category: Full-time regular
Job Classification: Staff.Research Scientist.Scientist
Campus: Pittsburgh
Minimum Education Level Required: PhD or ScD
Minimum Experience Level Required: 3-5 years experience
Work Schedule: Monday – Friday
Work Arrangement: Hybrid: Combination of On-Campus and Remote work as determined by the department.
Hiring Range: TBD based on 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: Cover Letter

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