Research Admin Assistant — Lab & Grants Support

thejacksonlaboratory; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

The Jackson Laboratory in Farmington, CT, is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to support faculty and research staff. You will manage calendars, coordinate travel (domestic and international), and assist with onboarding, timekeeping, and budgets.

Role requires strong organizational and communication skills. Experience with grant documentation and manuscript submission is valued, along with proficiency in MS Office and Zoom.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• 2 years of relevant administrative experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree is preferred but not required.
• Proficiency with MS Office and basic office technologies is expected.

Responsibilities

• Provides advanced administrative support to faculty and lab staff, including calendar maintenance and travel arrangements.
• Manages onboarding/off-boarding and timekeeping for research staff; prepares agendas for meetings.
• Supports grant-related submissions, manuscript submission, and budget tracking where applicable.
• Maintains files and serves as liaison between departments and external entities.

Skills

Calendar management

Travel coordination

Communication skills

Administrative support

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Zoom

Job description

The Jackson Laboratory in Farmington, CT, is seeking an experienced Administrative Assistant to support faculty and research staff. You will manage calendars, coordinate travel (domestic and international), and assist with onboarding, timekeeping, and budgets.

Role requires strong organizational and communication skills. Experience with grant documentation and manuscript submission is valued, along with proficiency in MS Office and Zoom.