Research Operations Assistant

Morgridge; Bowens Addition (WI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Morgridge Institute for Research in Wisconsin is seeking an organized, upbeat administrative professional to keep a large research group running smoothly. You will be the go-to person for scheduling, travel, events, purchasing and paperwork, working closely with the Principal Investigator and lab staff.

This role offers training on university systems and grants. It builds skills for a career in research administration, science operations, or graduate and professional school, with day-to-day

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or associate degree with relevant work experience, internships, student jobs, research labs or volunteer roles count.
• Excellent organization, detail-oriented, write clearly and professionally; comfortable with Word, Excel, Outlook, Google Workspace; eager to learn new tools, including AI assistants; able to handle confidential information with good judgment.

Responsibilities

• Manage the PI's calendar and email; schedule meetings and respond to routine requests.
• Book travel,conference registrations; prepare expense reports and reimbursements.
• Assist with grant applications and reports by gathering documents and tracking deadlines with grants staff.
• Help run meetings and events, including advisory board meetings and training workshops.
• Plan visits for seminar speakers, job candidates, and other guests (schedules, rooms, meals).
• Keep PI's CV and publication lists up to date.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Written communication

MS Office & Google Workspace

AI tools familiarity

Calendar management

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

The Morgridge Institute for Research in Wisconsin is seeking an organized, upbeat administrative professional to keep a large research group running smoothly. You will be the go-to person for scheduling, travel, events, purchasing and paperwork, working closely with the Principal Investigator and lab staff.

This role offers training on university systems and grants. It builds skills for a career in research administration, science operations, or graduate and professional school, with day-to-day