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Research Operations Administrator, Associate
City: West Lafayette
Job Description:
Job Summary
Keep the wheels turning by providing comprehensive support to our teams of computational and laboratory researchers in biomedicine. You will handle many aspects of group administration and operations, including assisting the PIs on tasks relating to finance, grant applications and reporting, project management, communications, legal processes, IT support, and event planning, plus some basic administrative duties. New projects and opportunities pop up all the time, offering the chance to build technical skills across a wide range of areas. You will be trained on existing procedures but generally have independence in managing your work.
Our ideal candidate is a bright person looking for intellectually challenging work, eager to learn apps beyond a typical administrator's skill set. You are very organized, find it inherently rewarding to get things done, and don't need a supervisor looking over your shoulder. People look to you to take ownership and keep things running. You are optimistic and bring energy to your interactions. You are eager for your work to make a difference by supporting biomedical researchers who are changing the world by applying artificial intelligence to discover the causes and cures of disease. You are excited to work with a team making biomedical discoveries and free, open-source software that impacts the world, and enjoying a professional, no-fuss environment.
What We're Looking For
Education and Experience Required

• Bachelor's degree
• Six (6) months of solid experience using Google Drive (Docs/Sheets) and a variety of other apps and software
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered

Preferred:

• Experience in:
  • both Mac and PC computing environments
  • publishing, research operations, finance, and grants management
  • academic, biotech/pharmaceutical, or technology industry
• Experience with systems and software used in Purdue University administration

Skills Needed:

• Excellent balance of people, organizational, and technical skills
• High ability and interest in learning new software and technology
• Fluency in using AI tools and in figuring out new technology
• Able to handle multiple responsibilities, balancing long-term projects with the urgency of immediate demands of the group; strong project management skills
• Must be highly organized and pay strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Properly handles confidential information
• Excellent verbal & written communication skills; works well independently and as part of a team

Additional Information:

• Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
• A background check will be required for employment in this position
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
• Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
• Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days

Career Stream
Professional 1

• Pay Band S060
• Job Code #20003733

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