The Ragon Institute is a highly unique, innovative, and collaborative research center at the forefront of biomedical science. Founded by Massachusetts General Hospital, MIT, and Harvard, the Ragon vision is a bold one: to harness the power of the immune system to prevent and cure human disease on a global scale. This vision is pursued and advanced every day by a group of highly motivated individuals. The Ragon Institute, at every level, depends upon collaboration, compassion, dedication, and innovation. It is a results-oriented organization that seeks people who not only embrace these values but who thrive in teams and want to work in a dynamic environment.
The Ragon Institute of Mass General, MIT and Harvard is seeking a strong applicant for the position of Research Project Coordinator to help oversee the various projects in the Juelg and Gaiha Labs. The Labs focus on immunotherapeutic strategies to prevent and treat infectious diseases such as are HIV, HPV, EBV and SARS-CoV-2 using novel vaccines and monoclonal antibodies.
The PC's role will be to help provide project oversight and planning support to the PIs, Lab Managers, and Research Fellows, as well as other project collaborators. By serving as a liaison between the various study members, the PC will be responsible for the tracking and distribution of information, the organization of meetings and conference calls, the submission of regulatory and material transfer agreements in addition to other tasks that will ensure all research runs smoothly and effectively. The Project Coordinator will also serve as a primary administrative assistant to Drs. Juelg and Gaiha, managing their schedules and meetings.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Set up and help to manage meetings with agendas, project overviews, reports and action items and maintain infrastructures to enable the rapid dissemination of information
Manage Drs. Juelg and Gaiha's calendar, travel, and activities
Provide support to facilitate regulatory submissions to the IRB and Material Transfer Agreement submissions to MGH Research Management
Development of budgets and coordinating financial reconciliations/reimbursements
Work with financial grant administrator to provide grant documentation for Drs. Juelg and Gaiha
Act as liaison between the Juelg/Gaiha Labs and MGH Legal for intellectual property discussions and Drs. Juelg and Gaiha's annual disclosures
Organize and update protocols, procedures, and pertinent literature
Manage submission of manuscripts to scientific journals from lab members
Supporting hiring, internal onboarding and VISA acquisition
Preparation and submission of annual scientific and financial progress reports
Qualifications
Minimum degree and field of knowledge: Bachelor's Degree
Years experience required: 0-3 years experience, business admin/biological sciences
Qualifications and Skills Required:
BS/BA required
Experience in Microsoft Office is required
Independently motivated, detail oriented and good problem-solving ability
Excellent organizational and time management skills with the ability to work under tight timelines with changing priorities
Ability to work in a team environment, meet deadlines, and prioritize and balance work from multiple individuals
Must be willing to learn and grow
Works well in team environment, contributing to the success of the team.
Strong interpersonal/communications skills, active listening and facilitation skills. Forms effective relationships within the department and is diplomatic when interacting with individuals at all levels
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