Scientific Project Manager - Conklin Lab

Posted: 17-Apr-24

Location: United States - Nationwide

Salary: Open

Internal Number: REQ-2435

Who we are:

The Gladstone Institutes is an independent, not-for-profit research institution. Its mission is to improve the health and well-being of all people through medical research and education in neuroscience, cardiovascular biology, immunology, and stem cell biology. Home to notable leaders in science and biomedicine, Gladstone comprises five institutes as well as various centers and programs. All of its approximately 600 members are aligned in their mission to carry out or support science that overcomes disease. Located in an award-winning building at the Mission Bay Campus, Gladstone offers a competitive salary and benefits program. It provides an ideal environment for those seeking to maximize and fully leverage their potential. Consider Gladstone and make a difference in human health.

About the role:

Scientific Project Manager will develop, implement and provide ongoing scientific expertise, direction and management of multiple, large and complex, scientific research programs relating to the projects headed by Dr. Bruce Conklin, including the Conklin lab, collaborators as well as the stem cell core the CIRM-funded Gladstone Disease Modeling and Therapies (GMT).

What you will do:

• Responsible for planning and execution of scientific projects related to therapeutic editing and iPSC based disease models.

• Plans and directs schedules and monitors budget/spending.

• Ensures consistent practices throughout all phases of the project life cycle.

• Applies project management best practices in the initiation, planning, execution and closing of projects. Provides clear direction on requirements to meet expectations of both internal and external collaborators.

What you will need:

• The position requires a PhD in Life Sciences and at least 3 years of experience with scientific project management after PhD. Additional experience in an academic setting is highly preferred.

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced research environment and highly skilled in multitasking, time management, delegation, and prioritization.

• Writing experience is required; publications and grant applications to prove successful writing are a plus.

• Relevant work experience in scientific project management in academia.

• Ability to multitask and quickly prioritize work assignments

• Ability to research, write and manipulate data through knowledgeable use of online technologies, including Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint as well as equivalent software on Apple products.

• Ability to communicate effectively with information sources and colleagues in a professional and affable manner.

• Ability to work across teams and with a variety of projects and constituencies.

• Commitment to a professional culture that promotes diversity, safety, and environmental consciousness and that is conducive to effective relationships among diverse groups of employees.

• Ability to problem-solve and analyze issues without precedent.

• Ability to maintain a highest degree of confidentiality and discretion and when charged with handling and relaying sensitive information and findings.

• Knowledge of a variety of administrative operational activities such as events planning and basic fundraising processes.

• 4 years of experience with molecular and cellular biology a must.

• PhD/MD degrees or equivalent experience are a must.

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About Gladstone Institutes
The Gladstone Institutes is an independent, not-for-profit research institution affiliated with the University of California San Francisco (UCSF), transforming the health and well-being of all people through medical research, education, and outreach in the fields focused on heart disease, immunology and virology including HIV/AIDS, and neurological disease. Home to notable leaders in the field of medical science, including 2012 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine recipient Shinya Yamanaka, M.D.,Ph.D. Gladstone is comprised of four institutes in addition to various Centers and programs focusing approximately 500 members of our team on its mission: Science Overcoming Disease. Located in an award-winning building adjacent to UCSF's Mission Bay Campus, Gladstone offers a competitive salary and benefits program within a robust environment for those seeking to maximize their potential. Please consider Gladstone and make a difference in human health.
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