Tulane University · 21 hours ago
Project Assistant
Covington, LA
Full-time
Onsite
New Grad, Entry LevelTulane University is seeking a Project Assistant to support their Unit of Collaborative Research. The role involves data entry and administrative support for research programs, maintaining records, and collaborating with various teams to ensure data integrity.
EducationHigher EducationMedical
No H1B
Security Clearance Required
Responsibilities
Enters data and maintains animal records in the Animal Records System (ARS)/LabKey database, primarily for Unit of Collaborative Research (UCR)
Enters all sample shipments and collaborators information into the ARS
Provides administrative support to the Assistant Director for Collaborative Research (ADCR) and Unit of Collaborative Research Program Manager in the preparation of schedules and reports, including weekly and annual progress reports
Performs administrative duties in support of the ADCR, program manager and research laboratory
Collecting and maintaining records of shipping logs from Center’s investigator and core labs
Maintaining sample logs
Creating labels for animal samples
Assisting with sample pickup/distribution and shipping support for the UCR laboratory within the Division of Veterinary Medicine
Collaborates with Colony Epidemiologist and Tulane information technology (IT) to improve animal records system data integrity
Qualification
Required
Possess excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
General knowledge of Microsoft Office programs and operation of computer systems
Ability to understand and use database programs with accurate data entry and reporting
Familiarity with standard electronic office machines (phones, fax, copiers, etc.)
Proven ability to follow oral and written instructions
The TNBRC maintains biosafety level 3 facilities and performs work on diverse infectious agents many of which can cause serious disease in humans if standard operating procedures, including use of appropriate personal protective equipment, are not followed. Depending on agent specific risk assessments individuals may be offered, or in some cases required to have vaccinations against the relevant agents
If this position is assigned to work in ABSL3 containment areas there will be additional minimum requirements including some or all of the following:
Must pass a US Department of Justice Security Risk Assessment for access to select biological agents and toxins
Ability to perform job duties while wearing respiratory protection
Must participate in drug and alcohol program and be in compliance with TNBRC drug and alcohol policy
High School Diploma or equivalent required
Specific precautions against and/or be immunized against potentially hazardous agents are required
Preferred
Business courses/business certification/some college
Previous data entry and/or scheduling experience
Proficiency/experience with Tulane systems and programs
Company
Tulane University
A member of the prestigious Association of American Universities, Tulane University is consistently ranked among the top 50 universities in the nation.
Founded in 1834
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$8.5MKey Investors
National Institutes of Health
2018-11-14Grant· $8.5M
Leadership Team
Janaki Sundaresan
Co-Founder of Health Equity Fellowship
Lekh Parekh
Co-founder and Vice President of Tulane Table Tennis Club
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