Research Coordinator​/Lab Manager - Pranam Chatterjee

Research Coordinator/Lab Manager
- Pranam Chatterjee's Research Laboratory.

- Penn Engineering

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Posted Job Title

Research Coordinator/Lab Manager
- Pranam Chatterjee's Research Laboratory.

- Penn Engineering

Job Profile Title

Job Description Summary

Coordinate the day-to-day administrative and operational activities of Pranam Chatterjee's research laboratory. Maintain laboratorysupplies and inventory, calendars and meetings, grant and administrative records, financial tracking support, and research compliance documentation. Assist with wet-lab experiments and recordkeeping under established protocols as project needs require.

Work with the principal investigator, laboratory members,departmental administrators, vendors, and Penn offices to keepresearch activities organized, compliant, and on schedule.

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Manage daily lab operations, order supplies, maintain inventory and safety stock, receive shipments, and coordinate vendors and equipment service.
• Coordinate research compliance and administrative records,including required training, protocol documents, renewals, andaudit-ready files.
• Support grant accounting by tracking expenses and commitments,reconciling records with departmental reports, and flaggingdiscrepancies to the PI and business office.
• Manage the PI and lab calendars; schedule meetings, reserverooms, prepare agendas, record action items, and follow up on deadlines.
• Prepare and file grant and administrative paperwork; maintainproposal, award, purchasing, personnel, and laboratory records.
• Assist laboratory members with wet-lab experiments underapproved protocols, including reagent preparation, sample handling,routine assays, and data and record capture.
• Maintain shared SOPs, onboarding materials, contact lists, andlab records; coordinate onboarding logistics and required training.
• Perform related duties, as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and 1 to 2 years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Will be required to complete Penn laboratory safety and research compliance training required for assigned protocols.

Job Location
- City, State

Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School

School of Engineering and Applied Science

Pay Range

$45,278.00 - $58,000.00 Annual Rate

Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications,experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, and in alignment with salary ranges based on external market data for the job's level. Internal organization and peer data at Penn are also considered.

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Background checks may be required after a conditional job offer ismade. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

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