Research Administrator I

Position Information: Position Title:Research Administrator I Job Group:Professional & Scientific Required Minimum Qualifications:Bachelor’s degree Preferred Qualifications:Advanced degree in a Biological, Chemical, Animal Science or related discipline.
Previous experience in a biological or life science laboratory.
Experience handling research animals
Experience in data analysis, compiling and writing reports. Job Description: Summary The Department of Animal Science in the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences seeks a Research Administrator I in the Physiology Group to participate in and contribute to faculty programs and to follow/establish needed function-related policies and procedures. This position will be involved in the operational management of research in the Physiology Group related to reproduction, muscle, and stress physiology/animal behavior, involving a range of animal models including rodents and large animals. The incumbent may also assist with pre-award planning and grant preparation and post-award budget management and spending as well as other administrative tasks necessary for the efficient operation of the Physiology Group. The incumbent is expected to work effectively with general supervision, may also lead projects depending on qualifications and expertise, and may provide guidance and training to students within the area of expertise or knowledge. The candidate will be self-motivated and will be capable of working independently when required and participate in teams both as a leader as well as a team member. The successful candidate will effectively multitask and possesses excellent written and interpersonal communication skills to effectively interact with and inform staff, collaborators, and stakeholders. The candidate will have a strong ability to direct and guide students, be detail oriented, and possess the ability to manage multiple, ongoing tasks. Example of Duties

• Participates in contributing to facility, center, institute, or function related policies, procedures, and programs and may recommend changes.
• Assists in the consultation to faculty, students, and staff regarding functional expertise, e.g. export controls, animal or human subjects research, sponsored programs administration, research contract negotiations, etc.
• Assists with operating research-related activities and research-related programs in compliance with university, local, state, federal, and funding agency regulations.
• Assists with sponsored funding development through evaluation and communication of funding opportunities, preparation of data for proposals, etc.
• Assists with post-award project and financial administration through preparation of financial reports, monitoring budgets, and reconciling accounts. Ensures salaries are allocated to sponsored funding accounts. May support multiple research projects.
• Assists others with consultation in areas of research compliance, e.g. develops, implements and maintains web-based compliance services and training; monitors compliance with contract/grant terms in accordance with university policies and state and federal regulations, etc.
• May perform other administrative tasks in support of research, e.g. organize and facilitate meetings/events, respond to inquiries, recruit research participants, monitor research protocols, data collection/analysis/management, maintain website/social media content, etc.

Level Guidelines

• Individual contributor position with developing professional and/or technical skills working under immediate to general supervision
• Grasps professional-level knowledge and concepts of field while working in a progressive learning mode
• Works on problems and issues of somewhat limited scope
• Follows standard practices and procedures in analyzing situations or data for which answers are available or can be obtained
• Responds to inquiries and issues, escalating to manager or higher level workers as appropriate
• May lead projects of limited scope and complexity
• May provide guidance to students

Appointment Type:Regular Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period Time Type:Full time Pay Grade:PS807 Application Instructions: To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485. Original Posting Date:September 26, 2021 Posting Close Date:October 10, 2021 Job Requisition Number:R6329