The Research Administrator provides high-level strategic coordination and administrative leadership for the Coon Laboratory in collaboration with the Metabolism Theme at the Morgridge Institute.
Requirements
- Manage administrative and operational activities using UW–Madison and Morgridge Institute systems and policies for the Coon laboratory and metabolism theme as needed.
- Prepare and coordinate scientific and technical proposals for Coon laboratory, including administrative, budgetary, research, educational, and outreach components.
- Interpret and communicate federal, state, and university grant compliance requirements; ensure adherence to all applicable regulations.
- Develop, manage, and implement research budgets in compliance with institutional and sponsor guidelines.
- Conduct monthly post-award reviews with the PI to ensure appropriate spending and compliance.
- Work with UW and Morgridge accounting teams on award closeouts.
- Oversee preparation and submission of annual progress reports.
- Execute and oversee financial transactions—including expense reports, travel reimbursements, purchase orders, and invoice payments—and support resolution of administrative issues.
- Maintain capital equipment inventory for the research laboratory, support annual audits.
- Procure laboratory equipment and supplies and coordinate routine equipment calibration, maintenance, and repairs for laboratory.
- Develop and maintain a comprehensive reference database tracking publications, collaborations, awards, patents, and trainee outcomes.
- Update and maintain center websites and social media platforms to ensure a professional and consistent public presence.
- Ensure biosafety protocols are updated; track and ensure completion of all required safety training for laboratory personnel.
- Oversee compliance with regulations related to biohazards, laboratory safety, waste disposal, and effort certification.
- Submit MTAs, software agreements, and other research agreements for review through campus channels.
- Administrates project archive where all research data are stored.
- Onboard and offboard trainees including lab access, laboratory resources, and appointments.
- Supervise students and volunteers engaged in non-scientific tasks in support of Coon laboratory operations.
- Plan and support logistics for advisory board meetings, workshops, consortium meetings, site visits, invited seminars, and other program events.
- Act as liaison with on-campus and off-campus partners, facilities, and administrative units.
- Assist with posting job openings, managing personnel appointments, and initiating changes in support staff or project personnel.
Benefits
- Medical/Dental/Vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement plan
- Paid time off
