Research Administrative Assistant

Natural University of Natural Medicine; Portland (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

15% discount at NUNM Medicinary

Job summary

Natural University of Natural Medicine in Portland, OR seeks an Administrative support professional to assist with day-to-day operations of the research department and program administration.

You will support faculty, coordinate protocols and reports, and manage central purchasing for office and lab supplies, while participating in meetings and community events as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree and experience preferably in an academic or research setting; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience in preparation of research protocols, data collection and management experience preferred.
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, Adobe and PowerPoint are required. Endnote, Reference Manager, and R software knowledge preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist research staff and faculty in conducting the day-to-day business of the research department.
• Assist research coordinators in preparing research protocols, consent forms, data collection instruments, tracking tools, procedure manuals, IRB reports, and other reports.
• Oversee the central purchasing orders for basic office and lab supplies.
• Attend meetings as assigned by the Director of Research.
• Assist with community events as needed.

Education

Associate’s degree

Tools

Word

Excel

Adobe

PowerPoint

Endnote

Reference Manager

R

Job description

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Provide administrative support by assisting with routine administrative tasks and program administration.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Administrative Duties:

• Assist research staff and faculty in conducting the day-to-day business of the research department.
• Assist research coordinator(s) in preparing research protocols, consent forms, data collection instruments, tracking tools, procedure manuals, Institutional Review Board reports, and other internal and external reports.
• Oversee the central purchasing orders for basic office and lab supplies.
• Attend meetings as assigned by the Director of Research.
• Assist with community events as needed.

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

Associate’s degree and experience preferably in an academic or research setting; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Experience in preparation of research protocols, data collection and management experience preferred.

Knowledge of Word, Excel, Adobe and Powerpoint are required. Endnote, Reference Manager, and R software knowledge preferred.

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PAY AND BENEFITS

• 15% discount at NUNM Medicinary

This in-person position will be based in Portland, Oregon.