USA - Research Operations Associate - I - USD

Responsibilities

• Support Early Research Sciences (ERS) teams by coordinating research operations, external collaborations, and CRO partnerships to ensure timely execution of scientific projects.
• Serve as a liaison between internal stakeholders and external research partners, facilitating communication, project tracking, and workflow coordination.
• Manage operational activities including research agreements, project deliverables, documentation, and administrative workflows within a matrixed organization.
• Track project budgets, purchase orders (POs), expenditures, and financial commitments while supporting forecasting and reporting activities.
• Care for domestic and international shipment of research materials, compounds, and biological samples while maintaining accurate documentation and compliance with import/export requirements.
• Maintain operational databases, dashboards, and reports by collecting and analyzing project metrics, KPIs, timelines, and collaborator performance data.
• Support data management, trend analysis, and process improvement initiatives to optimize research operations and improve project efficiency.
• Prepare presentations, operational summaries, and reports for research teams and leadership while managing special projects and administrative priorities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Chemistry, Biochemistry, Biology, Organic Chemistry, or a related scientific discipline.
• Strong understanding of scientific terminology, chemical compounds, and/or biological materials.
• Excellent organizational skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a collaborative environment.
• Demonstrated analytical and problem-solving skills.