Project Administrator

University of Southern California•Los Angeles, CA

7d•$86,381 - $90,000

About The Position

The Department of Stem Cell Biology and Regenerative Medicine at the USC Keck School of Medicine is seeking a Project Administrator to provide operational, analytical, and project support for Dr. Charles Murry’s heart regeneration research. The Murry laboratory studies cardiovascular disease and develops stem cell and tissue engineering approaches to repair the heart. Working closely with Dr. Murry and the research team, the Project Administrator translates research objectives into coordinated work plans, organizes team activities, and tracks milestones, deadlines, and deliverables. The role develops and documents operating procedures, coordinates operational aspects of research protocols, and supports data management, quality control, and reporting of study progress and results. Responsibilities also include coordinating grant proposals and institutional agreements, supporting project budget development and expenditure tracking with research administrators, and connecting laboratory activities with USC offices and external collaborators to resolve issues and keep research on schedule. The successful candidate will turn complex research and operational information into clear presentations, progress reports, and actionable summaries for Dr. Murry. The role maintains practical tracking systems, follows through with collaborators, and guides team members on project procedures and documentation. It requires sound judgment in managing competing priorities, willingness to adopt tools that improve research administration, and discretion with unpublished findings and confidential institutional materials.

Requirements

Master's degree, or combined experience and education as a substitute for the minimum education requirement.
At least 3 years of experience.
Directly related education and project administration experience in the specialized field represented by the project.

Responsibilities

Translate research objectives into coordinated work plans.
Organize team activities and track milestones, deadlines, and deliverables.
Develop and document operating procedures.
Coordinate operational aspects of research protocols.
Support data management, quality control, and reporting of study progress and results.
Coordinate grant proposals and institutional agreements.
Support project budget development and expenditure tracking with research administrators.
Connect laboratory activities with USC offices and external collaborators to resolve issues and keep research on schedule.
Prepare clear presentations, progress reports, and actionable summaries for Dr. Murry.
Maintain practical tracking systems and follow through with collaborators.
Provide guidance to team members on project procedures and documentation.
Manage competing priorities and handle unpublished findings and confidential institutional materials with discretion.