Parabon NanoLabs is a vertically integrated DNA technology company that develops next-generation therapeutic and forensic products by leveragng the enormous power of DNA. Staffed by a uniquely qualified team of scientists and technologists whose expertise ranges from bioinformatics and immunology to chemistry and computer science, our team is bringing to market revolutionary new products and services made possible by recent advances in DNA sequencing, analysis, and manufacturing technologies.
Research Project Coordinator
Parabon NanoLabs, based in Reston, Virginia, seeks a Research Project Coordinator with strong attention to detail to help manage the company's highly scientific projects in the fields of bioinformatics and DNA nanotechnology.
Responsibilities
The following are examples of the types of responsibilities of the position:
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Provide project management support for Company's government research & development projects and commercial activities, including:
- Plan and coordinate daily activities for assigned projects in conjunction with project Principal Investigator.
- Record minutes from project meetings.
- Create and manage Gantt charts
- Edit and submit project reports.
- Draft and/or review invoices.
- Track and analyze costs associated with government contracts and commercial activities.
- Conduct market/competitor assessments.
- Assist scientists with recruitment efforts associated with human subjects research studies, including consent form processing and shipment of study materials.
- Assist with subcontracting activities, including but not limited to administrative and financial oversight of subcontractors and service providers.
- Assist clinical research subcontractors with the implementation of recruitment studies for human subject research studies.
- Coordinate proposal pursuit efforts, including but not limited to, researching solicitations, developing proposal templates, writing and editing proposal content, developing budgets and justifications, and proposal submission responsibilities.
- Assist executives with the commercialization efforts for the Company's new and emerging technologies and services that result from research projects.
- Schedule meetings for executive and scientific staff.
- Maintain scientific publication reference library and other organizational relevant resource materials.
- Provide administrative support to the executives and principal investigators as needed.
- Serve as backup to the Business Administrator as needed.
Required Qualifications
In order to be effective in the position, the candidate must have:
- At least two [2] years of experience using Microsoft Project, SmartSheet, OmniPlan or other software tool that manages project resources;
- At least two [2] years professional work experience supporting government contract projects;
- At least one [1] year of work experience supporting government proposal pursuits;
- Experience working in a highly technical or scientific organization;
- Ability to demonstrate attention to detail (e.g., experience successfully performing audits or data integrity oversight); and,
- Bachelor's degree.
Must be able to work in the office in Reston, Virginia during normal daytime business hours as needed. Remote work is temporarily available for this position during COVID 2-3 days per week. During the new hire orientation period, the employee will need to be in the office for training.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience supporting principal investigators of clinical research/human subjects research projects. If you have had this type of experience, please be sure to mention it in your cover letter.
Send cover letters and résumés to: careers@parabon.com.
