Scheduled Hours

40

Position Summary

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Scientific Project Manager to lead an innovative ARPA-H project focused on the "Objective Diagnosis of Endometriosis Pain." This role offers a unique opportunity to manage a comprehensive study—including logistics, budgets, and reporting—while gaining expertise in biomarker discovery and advanced proteomics technologies for endometriosis research.

This role provides an exciting opportunity to be involved in research that combines quantitative behavioral analysis, mobile app technology, and cutting-edge proteomics to discover blood biomarkers. Basic data analysis skills (e.g., data visualization, figure generation) are preferred, with a willingness to learn more advanced techniques. Experience in proteomics, biomarker research, or fields related to the project, including reproductive health, immunology and endometriosis research, would be highly advantageous.

For the right candidate there is potential to co-author scientific publications, with the possibility for first-author roles based on contributions. There are also opportunities to work on innovative research integrating mobile app development, behavioral data, and advanced proteomics.

If you're passionate about advancing science and contributing to groundbreaking research in endometriosis diagnosis, we would love to hear from you!

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Oversee day-to-day operations to ensure the seamless execution of all project phases.
• Coordinate across multidisciplinary teams, including mobile app development, behavioral data collection, patient recruitment, and interactions with the proteomics facility.
• Manage project budgeting, logistics, and reporting to ARPA-H, ensuring timelines and milestones are met.
• Act as the primary liaison between research teams, core facilities, and ARPA-H.
• Collaborate effectively within multidisciplinary team to drive the project forward.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Normal office environment.

Physical Effort

• Typically sitting at desk or table.
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement (PC Typing).

Equipment

• Office equipment.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelor's degree - Project Management

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Project Coordination (3 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A driver's license is not required for this position.

More About This Job

Washington University seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

Master's degree - Project Management

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

Analytical Thinking, Budgeting, Communication, Confidentiality, Data Visualization, Detail-Oriented, Group Problem Solving, Interpersonal Communication, Microsoft Office, Multitasking, Project Administration, Project Logistics, Report Writing, Working Independently

Grade

G12

Salary Range

$58,400.00 - $99,700.00 / Annually

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

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