Research Lab Program Administrator - Pediatrics (Part-Time)

Careerwebsite; Portland, Northern (OR, KY); Hybrid; USD 64,000 - 102,000; Part time

Job summary

The Program Administrator at OHSU Pediatrics will support a senior lab director, managing budgets, procurement, scheduling, and project coordination for a multi-disciplinary cancer research lab. You will work directly with the PI and trainees, coordinating grants, documentation and submission processes while maintaining efficient admin operations.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and proactive problem solving, with experience in procurement, inventory control, basic

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and two years of project leadership experience, OR Associate's degree and three years of project leadership experience.
• At least three years of administrative support experience for a team of 10 or more.
• Experience in a research environment as a researcher or administrator is required.
• Ability to thrive in an ambiguous environment and solve problems proactively.
• Excellent communication, analytical and organizational skills, both written and verbal.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative functions of the lab, including scheduling, procurement and invoices.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and promotion processes for lab staff and trainees.
• Prepare regular reports on lab resources and collaborations; document scientific impact.
• Serve as liaison to Pediatrics Finance, Grants Management, and Human Resources.

Skills

Project leadership

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Excel proficiency

Oracle knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Master's degree

Tools

Smartsheet

Microsoft Office

Smartsheet

Job description

The Program Administrator at OHSU Pediatrics will support a senior lab director, managing budgets, procurement, scheduling, and project coordination for a multi-disciplinary cancer research lab. You will work directly with the PI and trainees, coordinating grants, documentation and submission processes while maintaining efficient admin operations.

The role requires strong communication, organization, and proactive problem solving, with experience in procurement, inventory control, basic