Research Admin & Operations Specialist (Part-Time)

AgReliant Genetics, LLC; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 37,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

401(k) with company match

Generous vacation time & paid holidays

Volunteer Time Off

Paid parental leave

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

GDM Seeds is seeking a Research Administrative Specialist to provide administrative and operational support for the research station. This part-time role coordinates administrative processes, maintains research records, supports shipping and logistics, and assists with activities essential to research projects, working 29 hours per week.

Applicants should have strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to handle confidential information.

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, work independently, and meet deadlines.
• Discretion in handling confidential information.
• Customer-service mindset and professional demeanor.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for the research facility and station operations.
• Maintain research records, databases, spreadsheets, reports, and presentations.
• Coordinate office administrative functions, including mail distribution, bookkeeping support, office supply inventory, and purchasing.
• Coordinate domestic and international shipping activities, including shipments to counter-season research facilities.
• Assist with planning and coordinating regional and local research meetings and events.
• Support recruitment, onboarding, and administrative processing of temporary and seasonal employees.
• Assist with seed packaging, planting, and other research-related activities as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Multitasking

Problem solving

Customer service

Discretion

Teamwork

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

2+ years admin support

Bilingual English/Spanish preferred

Driver's license

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

GDM Seeds is seeking a Research Administrative Specialist to provide administrative and operational support for the research station. This part-time role coordinates administrative processes, maintains research records, supports shipping and logistics, and assists with activities essential to research projects, working 29 hours per week.

Applicants should have strong communication, organizational skills, and the ability to handle confidential information.