Lab Manager overseeing day-to-day operations of SAFE Lab. Responsible for supervising MSW students and managing research initiatives at the University of Pennsylvania.
Responsibilities
The Lab Manager oversees the day-to-day operations of SAFE Lab, supervising MSW students and managing a portfolio of research and community-engaged projects.
This role is responsible for maintaining efficient lab systems, supporting grant-funded initiatives, and coordinating partnerships, programming, and events.
Provides oversight of the Center’s logistical and administrative functions while actively contributing to research, including initiatives such as the Creator Cohort Institute.
Manages the calendar and scheduling for the Center Director and plays a central role in supporting the development, submission, and management of grants, including IRB protocols and compliance processes.
Coordinates communication between SAFELab, the School of Social Policy & Practice (SP2), and other university departments and external partners.
Includes supervising student interns, administrative staff, and research personnel, as well as training and supporting work-study students, casual staff, and research assistants engaged in lab projects.
Facilitates collaboration by coordinating meetings and engagements with community partners, university collaborators, and other research centers.
Contributes to the lab’s research output by assisting in the preparation of manuscripts and working closely with Principal Investigators to advance project deliverables.
Requirements
Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science, Bachelor of Fine Arts, and 2 to 3 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
Masters degree in social work or related field and 2 years of progressively responsible experience in research, administration, and project management preferred.
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