Research Center Administrator

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Job Summary:

This position serves as the Research Center Administrator providing research administrative and operational support for the Wright laboratory and associated cryo-electron microscopy (cryo-EM) programs at the University of WisconsinMadison including the Cryo-EM Research Center (CEMRC) and the NIH-funded Midwest Center for Cryo-Electron Tomography (MCCET). These programs support a portfolio of federally funded research projects and operate advanced cryo-EM instrumentation that provides critical structural biology infrastructure to investigators at UWMadison and the broader research community.

The role assists with pre- and post-award research administration including proposal preparation budget development and monitoring procurement coordination and compliance documentation in accordance with university and sponsor policies. The role also serves as a liaison between the research programs departmental administration and campus offices such as Research and Sponsored Programs procurement and finance while supporting operational coordination for center activities including scheduling logistics equipment and procurement tracking and workshops or visiting researcher programs.

The individual in this role will establish and maintain effective collaborative working relationships with diverse individuals and groups across the organization while working independently using initiative creativity and sound judgment to manage projects and solve problems in support of the research laboratory and centers missions.

Key Job Responsibilities:

• Assures compliance with grant contract or agreement requirements and determine whether objectives are being met

• Serves as a liaison for the PI acting as primary schedule and assisting with all matters related to events and developing training plans for new research staff

• Oversees equipment inventory management and maintenance including procurement of equipment and supplies

• Oversees the certification of projects and researchers for biohazards lab safety and proper disposal of wastes

• Serves as a liaison and expert resource for researchers regarding the interpretation of policy and procedure related to overall sponsored project management

• Serves as first point of contact for on-and-off campus program stakeholders

• May identify funding opportunities and disseminate to principal investigators

• Works collaboratively with researchers to prepare non-technical materials for proposals drafting contracts or agreements for review and/or advising award setup

• Maintains and monitors grants and contract budgets

• Leads researchers in the preparation and/or maintenance documentation financial management and/or reporting requirements related to sponsored grants contracts or agreements

Department:

College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) Department of Biochemistry Cryo-Electron Microscopy Research Center (CEMRC)

Compensation:

The anticipated salary range for this position is $75000 - $85000. However final salary will depend on experience and qualifications. Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation holidays and sick leave; competitive insurances and savings accounts; retirement benefits. Please review thesummary of benefitsfor more information.

Required Qualifications:

• Experience working in an administrative role
• Experience managing the day-to-day operations of a laboratory including but not limited to ordering supplies maintaining equipment overseeing lab safety/biosafety and performing record-keeping
• Understanding of NIH and NSF guidelines that govern research applications and expenditures
• Experience with managing grants or contracts that involved pre- and post-award administration

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience with website development using Wordpress or a similar platform
• Experience utilizing social media for professional purposes

Education:

Associates degree certificate or professional experience in the fields of research administration business operations or related field required. Bachelors degree in business science or biotechnology preferred.

How to Apply:

Click on the Apply Online button to start the application process. You will be prompted to upload the following documents/application materials:

• Resume (required) - Detail your educational and professional background

• Cover letter (required) Address each of the required and preferred qualifications as they relate to your work experience.

There is only one attachment field; pleaseupload allapplication materials listed application materials must besubmittedfor your application to be submit only the materials specified; additional materials will not be reviewed.

Finalists will be asked to provide contact information for three (3) references including your current/most recent supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notice.

It is important that your cover letter and resume reflect your experience for this position related to the Qualifications section. Your application materials will be used during our evaluation to determine your qualifications as they relate to the job. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States a lawful permanent resident a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Contact Information:

College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) Human Resources Manager Erin Cook at

College of Agricultural and Life Sciences (CALS) HR Generalist Stefanie Lannoye at

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