Research Coordinator

• Job Type: Support Staff - Non-Union
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• End Date if Temporary:
• Hours Per Week: 25
• Salary Range: $52,000- $65,000

Position Summary

The Hunt Molecular Biophysics Laboratory at Columbia University lab uses structural, thermodynamic, enzymological, and computational methods to understand the molecular mechanisms of complex biochemical processes.

Hunt Lab is seeking a part-time scientific Research Coordinator position for a project focused on engineering the amino acid and nucleotide sequences of a human protein for use in genetic therapies. The major job responsibilities are coordinating communication and data interchange between four participating laboratory groups at different institutions, managing a publicly accessible project database, and assisting with related grant-reporting and manuscript-writing activities.

This is a part-time role, subject to grant funding.

Responsibilities

Project Communication & Coordination

• Serve as the primary liaison between project participants.
• Coordinate biweekly Zoom meetings and follow up on action items.
• Maintain consistent communication flow to ensure alignment across all sites.
• Oversee and coordinate inter-site sample shipments. 
• Track sample inventory and ensure proper handling and documentation during transit.  
• Assist with the preparation and submission of progress reports to the funding agency.  

   Data and Website Management

• Coordinate the timely posting of data on the project website.
• Ensure proper versioning and data labeling for easy accessibility.
• Assist project staff in preparing data for upload to publicly accessible databases.
• Make basic content and format updates to the project website.
• Organize project resources and data presentations as guided by the team.
• Ensure that the website is updated with the latest findings, protocols, and relevant documentation.

  Final Data Deposition 

• Oversee the deposition of final results into publicly available databases.
• Assist staff with formatting and submission requirements.
• Ensure compliance with funder and institutional data-sharing policies.

Minimum Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree is required in a scientific discipline.
• A minimum of three years of experience is needed in a research environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master's or PhD degree strongly desirable.
• Rudimentary computer programming skills.
• Comfort using a standard computer database system. 
• Two years of continuous laboratory research experience in a related scientific field. 

Other Requirements

• Basic familiarity with research-level molecular and cellular biology and protein structure studies.
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain high confidentiality and professionalism with a client focus.
• Strong multi-tasking, prioritization, and organization skills.
• Attention to detail, research, critical thinking, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Self-starter, a fast learner who can work independently under limited supervision.
• Work well in an interactive team environment.

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