Project Assistant Project Coordinator in Biosciences

Project Assistant (PA) / Project Coordinator (PC) in BiosciencesJob SummaryThe La Jolla Institute is seeking a motivated individual to play a key role in supporting the project management of multiple grants and contracts in the Vijayanand laboratory involving research in human immunology single-cell genomics and tissue-resident memory T cell responses in allergy asthma cancer lupus and respiratory diseases. The position supports federally funded research programs by coordinating scientific operational and regulatory activities across multidisciplinary teams. This is an excellent opportunity to learn project management and gain entry level experience (assistant) or build on your past experience (coordinator) as well as a unique chance to work with some of the worlds most influential scientists in the field of immunological research. Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe PA/PC will serve as a resource for helping to manage and communicate information from the status of various project activities both internally and externally. Primary responsibilities include helping to coordinate overall project activity documenting progress via regular status reports managing logistics including making arrangements for meetings presentations and seminars establishing and managing budgets preparing and submitting IRB documents and manuscripts for scientific publications and conferences. One main responsibility will be to help with the clinical successful candidate will have excellent communication interpersonal and organizational skills and be highly motivated to learn quickly in order to become an actively contributing member of the Vaccine Discovery team. Leveling RequirementsEDUCATION: Bachelors degree in immunology microbiology biochemistry or science related fieldProgramming in software languages a plusSKILLS:Able to think critically and solve problemsExcellent time management skillsHighly proficient in Microsoft Word Excel PowerpointAble to work with a diverse group of people; Good communication skillsSoftware programming a plus