HudsonAlpha - Research Administrator - Research Administration & Development

Job Summary

Required Qualifications

• •Proficient in office software, including Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and Google Workspace.
• •Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance, Science, or related field
• •Ability to organize and prioritize workload and work effectively in a fast-paced, deadline-driven work environment, maintaining composure and productivity despite competing priorities.
• •Ability to work both independently and as part of a team, with a growth mindset, eagerness to learn, and ability to work proactively.
• •Excellent relational and communication skills, both verbal and written, including tact, diplomacy, and the ability to respond to research customer inquiries and regulatory agencies/sponsors in a prompt, professional manner.
• •Ability to work with confidential data and demonstrated discretion in all interactions.
• •A passion for HudsonAlpha's vision and mission and for serving researchers' needs.
• •Developing knowledge or willingness to learn regulatory agency and grant sponsor rules, formats, guidelines, policies, restrictions, and time frames (NIH, NSF, USDA, Department of Energy, OMB/Uniform Guidance, etc.)
• •Familiarity with or willingness to learn federal electronic proposal submission systems, including Grants.gov, NIH eRA Commons, NSF Research.gov, and other platforms.
• •Ability to review, organize, analyze, and interpret grant and contract documentation, including financial reports and contract agreements, accurately and thoroughly.
• •Must be able to remain in a stationary position (sit or stand) for prolonged periods (50% of the time).
• •Frequently moving between work areas.
• •Frequently moving, transporting, and positioning materials up to 30 pounds.
• •Vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, and depth perception.
• •Frequent operation of common office equipment (e.g. computers, mobile devices, calculators, copiers, scanners) and laboratory equipment.
• •Frequently position self (e.g. stoop, crouch, crawl, bend) and pull/push, grasp/squeeze, wrist flexion/extension, reach to operate and maintain laboratory equipment.
• •Continuous mental and visual attention, requiring sustained attention and observation.
• •Excellent fine motor skills and hand control in order to pipette accurately.
• •Ability to sustain focus during research procedures (to maintain protocol such as order of operations).
• •Ability to visually observe results and record outcomes on lab logs and/or PC.
• •Basic computer skills are required.
• •Extensive documentation skills, good attention to detail, and exceptional organizational skills are required.
• •Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, in the English language.
• •Requires the ability to adapt to change efficiently.
• •Ability to independently lead and conduct research, and to evaluate, interpret and present complex scientific data.
• •Capacity to work productively within functionally diverse teams as well as collaborate with external investigators and partners in academic and industrial settings.
• •Ability to prioritize issues and use sound judgment to recognize when additional consultation and/or help is needed.
• •Comfortable working on multiple projects at one time.
• •Strong logical thinking and deduction skills.
• •Ability to effectively present ideas and information in a variety of formats to a wide range of audiences.
• •Positive, flexible, and professional attitude.

Desired Qualifications

• •Experience with the Apple operating platform preferred
• •Zero to three years of experience in grants administration, research administration, higher education administration, or a similarly detail-oriented, deadline-driven environment
• •An equivalent combination of education and experience involving administrative support for sponsored programs may be considered
• •Certified Research Administrator (CRA) credential, preferred
• •Working knowledge of regulatory agency and grant sponsor rules, formats, guidelines, policies, restrictions, and time frames (NIH, NSF, USDA, Department of Energy, OMB/Uniform Guidance, etc.)
• •Working knowledge and experience with federal electronic proposal submission systems, including Grants.gov, NIH eRA Commons, NSF Research.gov, and other platforms.