Pennsylvania State University
Research Project Manager - Jake Gittlen Laboratories for Cancer Research
🇺🇸 College of Medicine, PA
🕑 Full-Time
💰 $62K - $90K
💻 Project Management
🗓️ November 19th, 2025
Edtech.com's Summary
The Pennsylvania State University is hiring a Research Project Manager for the Jake Gittlen Laboratories for Cancer Research. This role manages research project operations including study design, protocol development, data management, financial administration, and serves as a liaison among faculty, sponsors, and leadership. The manager also guides research teams, oversees compliance with regulations, and collaborates with internal and external partners to advance research initiatives.
Highlights
- Oversee research projects from initiation to completion, including study design, data collection, budget management, and technical approaches.
- Design project workflows, delegate tasks, and standardize research procedures.
- Interpret and present complex data findings to executives, sponsors, and the research community.
- Advise university investigators on research methodologies, emerging trends, and new technologies.
- Interface with external collaborators to facilitate multi-site and collaborative research.
- Ensure compliance with government regulations and university policies related to research.
- Plan and administer project budgets and produce financial/statistical reports for principal investigators and department executives.
- Author research papers and represent department interests at institutional workshops and meetings.
- May supervise staff, including hiring, development, and performance management.
- Requires a Master's Degree and at least 1 year of relevant experience; no certifications required.
- Salary range: $61,800 to $89,600. Comprehensive benefits include medical, dental, vision coverage, retirement plans, paid time off, and a 75% tuition discount.
Research Project Manager - Jake Gittlen Laboratories for Cancer Research Full Description
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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants. 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.
POSITION SPECIFICS
The Research Project Manager oversees and advises on research project operations including study methodologies, protocol development, project deliverables and timelines, data management and analysis plans, and financial administration; provides guidance and oversight to research team members; and serves as the project point of contact with faculty, sponsors, and leadership.
- Oversee and advise on research projects and investigative studies from study initiation to conclusion including study design, data collection and management plans, technical approaches, budget management, and funding opportunities
- Design project work-flow processes and project infrastructure; delegate, prioritize, and review research tasks in order to achieve project goals and improve results
- Author, review, and revise procedures for research projects and experiments; direct the standardization of procedures
- Oversee data collection, data management and reporting methods; interpret and present complex data findings to department executives, external organizations, sponsors, and the larger research community
- Research, evaluate, and advise University investigators and administrators on research methodologies, emerging trends, novel solutions, new technologies, and other resources
- Interface with external collaborators to direct and facilitate multi-site and collaborative research
- Provide guidance and oversight of compliance with government regulations and University policies on research; keep abreast of compliance regulations and changes
- Plan and administer project budgets; serve as liaison with central financial offices including research accounting, payroll, and department financial officers; create financial and statistical reports for Principal Investigators and division/department executives; analyze information and recommend spending activity
- Author papers, manuscripts, publications; represent department research interests at institutional workshops and meetings
- Collaborate with unit, department, or center leadership in order to develop strategic partnerships, advance the mission of research initiatives and projects; develop long term plans for resource allocation
- May supervise staff members, including hiring, development, and performance management
MINIMUM EDUCATION, WORK EXPERIENCE & REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONSMaster's Degree1+ years of relevant experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
acceptedRequired Certifications:None
BACKGROUND CHECKS/CLEARANCES
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
Penn State does not sponsor or take over sponsorship of a staff employment Visa. Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.
SALARY & BENEFITS
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $61,800.00 - $89,600.00.
The salary range for this position, including all possible grades, is $61,800.00 - $89,600.00.
Salary Structure - Information on Penn State's salary structure
Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional well-being. In addition to comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays, vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount, available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information, please visit our Benefits Page.
CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here.
EEO IS THE LAW
Penn State is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you are unable to use our online application process due to an impairment or disability, please contact 814-865-1473.The Pennsylvania State University is committed to and accountable for advancing equity, respect, and belonging. We embrace individual uniqueness, as well as a culture of belonging that supports equity initiatives, leverages the educational and institutional benefits of inclusion in society, and provides opportunities for engagement intended to help all members of the community thrive. We value belonging as a core strength and an essential element of the university's teaching, research, and service mission.
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