Research Administrative Assistant, Sloan Kettering Institute

The people of Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) are united by a singular mission: ending cancer for life. Our specialized care teams provide personalized, compassionate, expert care to patients of all ages. Informed by basic research done at our Sloan Kettering Institute, scientists across MSK collaborate to conduct innovative translational and clinical research that is driving a revolution in our understanding of cancer as a disease and improving the ability to prevent, diagnose, and treat it. MSK is dedicated to training the next generation of scientists and clinicians, who go on to pursueour missionat MSK and around the globe.

Exciting Opportunity at MSK:In more than 100 laboratories, our scientists are conducting innovative research to advance our understanding ofthe biologicalsciences and improve human health. The SKI Staff includes 400 research fellows, and 200 graduate students (both PhDs and MD/PhDs). SKI highlights many National Academy of Sciences members and Howard Hughes Medical Institute investigators.

We are seeking an Administrative Assistant to join the Sloan Kettering Institute. This role is best suited for professionals who have previously supported Principal Investigators (PIs), scientific leadership, research faculty, or laboratory operations in an academic, biomedical, healthcare, or research-focused setting. The successful candidate will serve as a key partner to lab leadership, helping manage complex administrative activities, grant-related processes, investigator communications, and day-to-day laboratory operations.

Role Overview:

• Perform general administrative work in support of SKI program activities as directed including ensuring the smooth flow of communication between investigators, members of the lab, institutional contacts, and externalcontacts

• Exhibit a sound understanding of lab operations and manage day-to-day administrative operations for the manager and Principal Investigator (PI)

• Assistin theaccuratepreparation of complex documents and supervise the coordination and organization oftimelygrant submissions and similarprojects

• Troubleshoot process/paperwork problems and proactively follow up on problemresolution

• Purchase capital equipment including laboratory and computer equipment, andmaintaininventory and maintenancerecords

• Manage complex calendars and scheduling of meetings on the manager'sbehalf

• Assistwith clerical duties such as scheduling, attendance, payroll, and related records for labmembers

• Develop agendas for visiting faculty,establisha detailed course of action for duties, demonstrate thoroughness and accuracy, and use written and verbal communication skills while using extensive discretion andjudgment

Key Qualifications:

• Experience supporting Principal Investigators (PIs), research faculty, laboratory leadership, or scientific teams within an academic, healthcare, nonprofit research, or biomedical research environment strongly preferred.
• Experience coordinating activities related to research administration, grants, scientific meetings, publications, or laboratory operations preferred.
• Excellent Microsoft Office software skills (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) Experience with both PC and Mac software strong preferred & familiarity with FileMaker database is aplus.
• Demonstrated ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced research environment while supporting multiple stakeholders, including investigators, trainees, and external collaborators.

Core Skills:

• Adept at developing constructive working relationships with colleagues throughout the institution and will always present a professionaldemeanor

• Flexible to adapt to new projects asrequiredfor the support of the group and capable of successfully prioritizingtasks

• An effective communicator, with good organizational skills, and digital literacy

• A good decision-maker, with shown success at taking initiative and makingtimelydecisions that keep the organization movingforward

Additional Information:

• Hours:Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm, onsite presence isrequired
• Location:417 E. 68th Street
• Reporting to: Program Administrator

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