Technology and Innovation Manager (Immune Health Institute)
University of Pennsylvania

University OverviewThe University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023.Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.Posted Job TitleTechnology and Innovation Manager (Immune Health Institute)Job Profile TitleManager Research Project CJob Description SummaryThe Institute for Immunology and Immune Health (I3H) at the University of Pennsylvania aims to translate immune data into clinically actionable measurements, drive new discoveries, and shift paradigms of clinical care. I3H combines the brilliance and innovation of UPenn's Immunology and UPHS' first mover position in immune-centric clinical therapy. I3H is seeking Technology and Innovation Manager to oversee and develop the technology and innovation strategies to scale collection of high-dimensional immunological data. This position will report to the Director of Research&Development. The Technology and Innovation Manager will work closely with Immune Health scientists and informaticians to drive technology innovation strategy, identify and develop cutting-edge technologies, and build a team to advance the goal of scaling high-dimensional immunology.Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Experimental design and execution: Identify scientific and technological areas that require advancement. Design and execute experiments to test and develop new technologies including scientific assays, equipment, and automation solutions. Support technology in the Translational Research Division as needed.
• Strategic leadership: drive the technological innovation strategy, often collaborating with the Translational Research Division and Informatics group to identify cutting-edge technologies. Work with the Director of Strategic Alliance to set the long-term vision for how IH can leverage technology to improve processes and enhance immune profiling. Help evaluate and maintain partnerships with external companies
• Project management: Clearly track and communicate stage of technology development, providing accurate timelines. Work with the Translational Research Division to implement new technologies, including platform assays and automation.
• Budget and financial management: Plan technology development within the constraints of a yearly budget. Idependently prioritize high-needs technological development needs.
• Talent and team building: Hire and manage a team of scientists to support technology development. Foster collaboration between technology development, translational research, and informatics
• Internal and external communications:Present experimental results and strategic vision to internal and external stakeholders. Publish manuscripts and present posters describing work. Attend conferences as able.
• Other duties and responsibilities as assigned

Position is contingent upon funding.

Qualifications

• Masters and 5 to 7 years of experience or equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
• Demonstrated experience and expertise in flow cytometry principles and applications, including multicolor panel design, cell sorting, data analysis software (e.g., BD flow cytometers and sorters, Cytek flow cytometers, FlowJo, Omiq, Cytobank)
• Demonstrated experience developing and executing hypothesis-driven proposals, experiments with sound methodology and comprehensive controls, robust analyses and meaningful interpretations
• Excellent multi-tasking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Demonstrated ability to write and publish research.
• Strong interpersonal communication skills are essential to communicate effectively across the ecosystem of academic researchers, clinical providers, and community partners. The position requires excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively and efficiently both independently and as part of a team, with the ability to thrive in a diverse working environment.
• Proficiency and comfort with Microsoft applications (e.g., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams) is required.

Job Location - City, StatePhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaDepartment / SchoolPerelman School of MedicinePay Range$74,476.00 - $106,940.00 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, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile.

Affirmative Action Statement
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Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.

University Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.

• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.

• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.

• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family-whatever your personal needs may be.

• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.

• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.

• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.

• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement-and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.

• Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.

• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.

• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.

• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.

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