Special Projects Manager, Scientific Operations

Responsibilities

• Support Senior Program Manager, Global Lab Ecosystem with contract execution and management as well as other agreements for PTFI with collaborating labs, vendors, and service providers.
• Maintain excellent time management and communication skills with both internal and external partners to meet project deliverables and deadlines.
• Support shipping and logistics of onboarding new PTFI labs including generating shipping labels, coordinating with companies and labs and monitoring progress.
• Perform various administrative tasks, including maintaining project documentation.
• Support project teams on meetings and logistics such as coordinating virtual and in-person meetings and education, which may include booking of venue, meeting and travel logistics, meal planning, meeting minutes documentation and follow-up.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in food science, nutrition, public health, biological or chemical sciences, agricultural sciences, data science, or related field required.
• Master’s degree in a relevant scientific or public health field preferred.
• 2 years of administrative support experience and participation in interdisciplinary and multi-institutional projects.
• Global experience preferred.
• Strong organizational and written and verbal communication skills, with an ability to translate technical concepts for multiple audiences.
• Experience in contracting.
• The ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional teams in a global environment.
• Strong problem-solving skills.
• Excellent process management and organizational skills.
• Proficiency in computer programs, including Microsoft Office, Google Drive (including Google Docs), database management, and the ability to learn new software applications as appropriate.
• The ability to be dynamic, detail-oriented, multi-task, and re-prioritize in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of food composition analysis, food systems research, and data science preferred.