Research Project Manager

Company: Massachusetts General Physicians' Organization
Location: Cambridge
Posted on: November 6, 2024

Job Description:

Research Project Manager - (3309993)The Ragon Institute is a highly unique, innovative, and collaborative research center at the forefront of biomedical science. Founded by Massachusetts General Hospital, MIT, and Harvard, the Ragon vision is a bold one: to harness the power of the immune system to prevent and cure human disease on a global scale. This vision is pursued and advanced every day by a group of highly motivated individuals. The Ragon Institute, at every level, depends upon collaboration, compassion, dedication, and innovation. It is a results-oriented organization that seeks people who not only embrace these values but who thrive in teams and want to work in a dynamic environment.The Batista Lab at the Ragon Institute of Mass General, MIT, and Harvard in Boston is seeking a Research Project Manager to coordinate milestones and administrative tracking for a pre-clinical vaccine research program. The selected candidate will assist a dynamic team at the forefront of immunology in grant, personnel, and financial management. The ideal candidate will be directly familiar with life sciences research and interested in growing into a project management role.PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Liaises with funders and collaborators at a range of institutions to provide knockin mice for downstream applications.
• Communicates with stakeholders, including collaborating labs, mouse facilities, and funding organizations.
• Tracks milestones for ongoing collaborations across immunology labs.
• Coordinates project MTAs, IP, and patent filings.
• Assists in tracking of grant funds and invoices.
• Participates in grant and proposal writing alongside other lab personnel.
• Facilitates implementation of awards by collaborating with the MGH grant office, activating salary assignments to grants, and other associated tasks.
• Assists researchers in personnel recruitment and onboarding.Education:BS/BA required; MS preferred.Years of Experience:For BS/BA: 5+ years of related experience or MS: 2-3+ years of related experience.Qualifications:
  • Previous experience with small animal research strongly preferred.
  • Hands-on experience with life sciences research required.
  • This will be an outwardly facing position interacting with collaborators: good interpersonal skills are key.
  • Must communicate regularly and effectively with team members and PI.Supervisory Responsibility (if applicable):No direct oversight of individual lab members, but the Project Manager will consult with PI and senior researchers on lab member activities and assignments.Massachusetts General Hospital is an Affirmative Action Employer. By embracing diverse skills, perspectives, and ideas, we choose to lead. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religious creed, national origin, sex, age, gender identity, disability, sexual orientation, military service, genetic information, and/or other status protected under law. We will ensure that all individuals with a disability are provided a reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment.
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