Hybrid Laboratory Admin & Grants Coordinator

The Scripps Research Institute; San Diego (CA); Hybrid; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement plan (employer contributed)

Health and welfare plans

FSAs

Paid vacation and sick leave

On-site parking

Job summary

The Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, CA seeks an Administrative Coordinator to provide comprehensive support to multiple Principal Investigators and their teams. You will manage daily lab operations, grant submissions, travel, onboarding and events, acting as a trusted partner to researchers across divisions.

The role emphasizes proactive, independent work in a fast-paced environment, coordinating calendars, travel, and lab logistics while staying compliant with policies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in an administrative role within a medical, research, educational, or legal environment.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and compile research grant proposal submissions with compliance documentation.
• Monitor and manage award finances, carry-forward balances, reimbursements and re-budgets.

Skills

Administrative experience

Written and verbal communication

MS Office

Excel

Adobe products

Database software

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

Adobe

Database software

Job description

The Scripps Research Institute in La Jolla, CA seeks an Administrative Coordinator to provide comprehensive support to multiple Principal Investigators and their teams. You will manage daily lab operations, grant submissions, travel, onboarding and events, acting as a trusted partner to researchers across divisions.

The role emphasizes proactive, independent work in a fast-paced environment, coordinating calendars, travel, and lab logistics while staying compliant with policies.