Research Project Manager - Military veterans preferred

2025-06-26
University of Pittsburgh
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Pittsburgh
Pennsylvania
15260
United States


Research Project Manager



Research Resources Coordinator/iLab Administrator

Promote shared resources through departmental presentations, written advertisement, and attendance at faculty events. Maintain biomedical resources portal including regular effort to add, review, and update entries and request appropriate changes to the website functionality. Support the Core Leadership Network by organizing and running 2 live events per year and occasional special presentations. Assist faculty to find the core lab support they need for their research, sometimes at Pitt, sometimes elsewhere. Keep informed on Pitt research by attending seminars, research days, and searching out networking opportunities.

Develop a deep understanding of the institutional iLab implementation and assist core laboratories in the management and maintenance of their iLab core profile.

Assist customers of core laboratories to manage their profiles and capabilities within the system.

Requires significant acuity in information technology and customer service orientation.


Job Summary

Manages all aspects of one or more projects for a research program and oversees all aspects of the project lifecycle. Provides leadership, technical direction, coordination, and expertise across projects. Analyzes progress and/or performance and prepares reports. Ensures compliance with budget, scope, timeline, and regulations. Assists with external communications.


Essential Functions

Research Resources Coordinator/iLab Administrator

Promote shared resources through departmental presentations, written advertisement, and attendance at faculty events. Maintain biomedical resources portal including regular effort to add, review, and update entries and request appropriate changes to the website functionality. Support the Core Leadership Network by organizing and running 2 live events per year and occasional special presentations. Assist faculty to find the core lab support they need for their research, sometimes at Pitt, sometimes elsewhere. Keep informed on Pitt research by attending seminars, research days, and searching out networking opportunities.

Develop a deep understanding of the institutional iLab implementation and assist core laboratories in the management and maintenance of their iLab core profile.

Assist customers of core laboratories to manage their profiles and capabilities within the system.

Requires significant acuity in information technology and customer service orientation.


Physical Effort

Walking between buildings. Standing when necessary. Traveling to Core labs around campus and various sites.

Able to read computer font. When necessary, carry resource information not more than 10 pounds.


The University of Pittsburgh is committed to championing all aspects of diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility within our community. This commitment is a fundamental value of the University and is crucial in helping us advance our mission, which includes attracting and retaining diverse workforces. We will continue to create and maintain an environment that allows individuals to discover, belong, contribute, and grow, while honoring the experiences, perspectives, and unique identities of all.


The University of Pittsburgh is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and values equality of opportunity, human dignity and diversity. EOE, including disability/vets.



Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Staff.Research Project Manager

Job Family: Research

Job Sub Family: Research Program Support

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: Bachelor's 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.

Work Schedule: Mon-Friday 8:30 to 5:00 schedule as set with supervior

Work Arrangement: Mon-Friday 8:30 to 5:00 schedule as set with supervior

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, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable




Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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