Research Center Administrator

University of Wisconsin–Madison

Madison, WI, US
Base: $75,000 - $85,000; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Grant and contract budget monitoring
Laboratory safety and biosafety compliance
Equipment inventory and procurement management
This position provides critical research, administrative, and operational support for the Wright laboratory and associated cryo-electron microscopy programs at the University of Wisconsin–Madison

Job Summary

  • This position provides critical research, administrative, and operational support for the Wright laboratory and associated cryo-electron microscopy programs at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.
  • The role serves as a liaison between research programs and campus offices while managing pre- and post-award research administration including proposal preparation and budget monitoring.
  • Employees in this position receive generous vacation, holidays, sick leave, competitive insurances, savings accounts, and retirement benefits.

Matching Summary

This position provides critical research, administrative, and operational support for the Wright laboratory and associated cryo-electron microscopy programs at the University of Wisconsin–Madison.

Salary

Base: $75,000 - $85,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Generous vacation, holidays, sick leave, competitive insurances, savings accounts, retirement benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Grant and contract budget monitoring
  • Laboratory safety and biosafety compliance
  • Equipment inventory and procurement management
  • NIH and NSF research guidelines knowledge
  • Pre-award and post-award administration

Nice-to-have

  • Website development using Wordpress
  • Social media for professional purposes
  • Collaborative working relationships across departments
  • Proposal preparation assistance
  • Workshop and visiting researcher coordination

Key Requirements

  • Associate's degree or certificate required
  • Bachelor's degree preferred in business, science, or biotechnology
  • Experience managing day-to-day laboratory operations
  • Eligibility to work in the United States without sponsorship

Work Rights

Must be eligible to work in the US without employer sponsorship

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