HudsonAlpha - Project Coordinator - Clevenger Lab

HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology•Huntsville, AL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Clevenger Lab at the HudsonAlpha Institute for Biotechnology is seeking a Project Coordinator to manage research office operations and provide administrative and project coordination support to the Faculty Investigator. This role involves acting as a liaison between the lab, institutional departments, and external collaborators, including major customer partners. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, proactive, and capable of handling multiple priorities in a dynamic, collaborative setting.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field preferred.
Minimum two (2) years of progressive office administration experience.
Project coordination experience strongly preferred.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Working knowledge of basic accounting principles and office management practices.
Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
Strong organizational and time management skills.
Excellent written and oral communication skills with a customer-service focus.
Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
Adaptable to change and able to manage shifting priorities.
Demonstrated ability to independently track tasks, deadlines, and deliverables.
Experience coordinating complex projects or partnerships is highly desirable.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree in a related field
Project coordination experience

Responsibilities

Serve as an initial point of contact between the research lab and both internal and external stakeholders.
Orchestrate the flow of information between the Faculty Investigator and their direct reports.
Manage complex daily schedules and arrange detailed travel itineraries.
Develop meeting agendas, minutes, and supporting documentation.
Create, proofread, edit, and archive official documents and correspondence.
Submit and track expense reimbursements.
Coordinate laboratory budget preparation, tracking, and reporting.
Process purchase requisitions for materials and supplies, ensuring appropriate procedures are followed.
Support the Faculty Investigator in the administrative portions of grant proposals and post-award compliance.
Plan and execute hosting of scientific meetings, workshops, and conferences.
Serve as initial departmental contact for visitors-in person, by phone, and via email.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Serve as the primary administrative contact for a key external customer, ensuring regular communication, timely response, and professional relationship management.
Coordinate all aspects of the customer's project, including scheduling meetings, tracking deliverables, maintaining documentation, and monitoring progress toward milestones.
Facilitate cross-functional collaboration between the lab team, internal stakeholders, and the customer to ensure project goals are met.
Prepare and distribute project status reports, action items, and follow-up documentation.
Ensure all project-related administrative and logistical needs are managed efficiently, including procurement, data organization, and reporting requirements.
Anticipate potential project challenges and support proactive problem-solving alongside scientific and operational leads.