Research Coordinator - Beckman Institute
University of Illinois

Job Info

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Research Coordinator - Beckman Institute

Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology

Job Summary
Manage the Bhargava group's Chemical Imaging and Structure programs, including writing and submitting grants, editing and submitting scientific papers and organizing and managing scientific data, instruments, chemicals inventory, lab equipment, social media, website and lab processes.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist with writing and submitting grants using NIH eRA Commons, NSF FastLane, Research.gov and UIUC Sponsored Programs Administration forms, including drafting budget and budget justifications and projecting expenditures.
• Edit scientific documents, including progress reports and papers, for clarity and content.
• Review and submit papers to journals, ensuring that all journal instructions have been followed and details on
  funding are correct.
• Manage lab processes, lab safety trainings/certifications and reporting to the Division of Research Safety (DRS), Institutional Review Board (IRB) and other Institutional Committees when needed as well as help manage external collaborations.
• Organize and maintain data, files, grant records, scientific documents and group papers, including student data and material maintenance after graduation.
• Onboard and offboard lab members.
• Manage the lab's website using WordPress and HTML, social media accounts and reporting news to campus Communications and Department groups.
• Coordinate group meeting schedule and lab members' presentations.

Additional Physical Demands
• High-energy, fast-paced working environment where multi-tasking, re-prioritizing, dealing with last-minute requests/demands and tight deadlines, and the ability to handle change are key.
• Interruptions are frequent.

Minimum Qualifications

Specialty Factors

• Bachelor's degree.
• A total of one (1) year (12 months) in education, training and/or work experience in laboratory research.

Preferred Qualifications

• Environmental health and safety training.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Ability to keep track of the physical locations of the instruments, chemicals and other lab equipment.
• Ability to compile, organize and evaluate data.
• Knowledge of lab equipment preparation and expediting lab procedures.

Appointment Information

This is a 100% full-time Civil Service 5002 - Program Coordinator position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The expected start date is as soon as possible after the posting period closes. The salary range for this position is $45,000 - $55,000/year. Final salary offered will be determined by a thorough assessment of available market data, internal salary equity, candidate experience and qualifications, collective bargaining agreements, and budget constraints.

Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.

For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx .

Application Procedures & Deadline Information

Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on October 11, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact jobs@beckman.illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.

The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify .

Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal , or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing accessibility@illinois.edu .

Requisition ID: 1026457
Job Category: Administrative
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

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