Project Policy/Coordinator Analyst

University of California, Irvine • Irvine, CA

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About The Position

Founded in 1965, UC Irvine is a member of the prestigious Association of American Universities and is ranked among the nation’s top 10 public universities by U.S. News & World Report. The campus has produced five Nobel laureates and is known for its academic achievement, premier research, innovation and anteater mascot. Led by Chancellor Howard Gillman, UC Irvine has more than 36,000 students and offers 224 degree programs. It’s located in one of the world’s safest and most economically vibrant communities and is Orange County’s second-largest employer, contributing $7 billion annually to the local economy and $8 billion statewide. To learn more about UC Irvine, visit www.uci.edu. The UC Irvine School of Medicine Department of Physiology & Biophysics is dedicated to conducting innovative, cutting-edge research, engaging in high-level service and providing excellent educational opportunities and mentoring to students, postdoctoral fellows and residents in the discipline of physiology and biophysics. Your Role on the Team Coordinate day-to-day project management for the translational core across internal and external collaborations, including communication with internal team members, trainees, and external collaborators, and tracking the status of active collaborations and key milestones. • Manage logistics and documentation for sample and reagent shipping, tracking, and inventory for thousands of human and non-human primate samples, ensuring accurate records and appropriate chain-of-custody. • Ensure all project data are accurately documented, securely stored, and shared in an organized and timely manner with the data management team, supporting high-quality reporting and analysis. • Contribute to grant development and reporting by helping define project activities and resource needs, assisting with specific aims and related sections, and preparing or editing progress reports, slide decks, and other sponsor-required materials. • Monitor and support ongoing compliance with all relevant safety, ethics, and regulatory requirements (e.g., IRB, SCRO, IBC, human and animal subjects), including tracking deadlines for renewals and updates needed for grant reporting

Requirements

• Working knowledge of common organization- or research-specific and other computer application programs.
• Proficient in communication and interpersonal skills to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Proficient in ability to use discretion and maintain all confidentiality.
• Demonstrates ability to use sound judgment in responding to issues and concerns.
• Demonstrates ability to analyze, research and synthesize large amounts of data with strong attention to detail.
• Proficient in ability to multi-task with demanding timeframes.
• Working knowledge of applicable policy analysis techniques.
• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training
• Research experience in biological sciences, with preference for immunology, vaccine science, or virology fields
• Experience in research project or program management
• Must be able to provide proof of work authorization

Nice To Haves

• Research experience in biological sciences, with preference for immunology, vaccine science, or virology fields

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day project management for the translational core across internal and external collaborations, including communication with internal team members, trainees, and external collaborators, and tracking the status of active collaborations and key milestones.
• Manage logistics and documentation for sample and reagent shipping, tracking, and inventory for thousands of human and non-human primate samples, ensuring accurate records and appropriate chain-of-custody.
• Ensure all project data are accurately documented, securely stored, and shared in an organized and timely manner with the data management team, supporting high-quality reporting and analysis.
• Contribute to grant development and reporting by helping define project activities and resource needs, assisting with specific aims and related sections, and preparing or editing progress reports, slide decks, and other sponsor-required materials.
• Monitor and support ongoing compliance with all relevant safety, ethics, and regulatory requirements (e.g., IRB, SCRO, IBC, human and animal subjects), including tracking deadlines for renewals and updates needed for grant reporting

Benefits

• In addition to the salary range listed below, we offer a wealth of benefits to make working at UCI even more rewarding. These benefits may include medical insurance, sick and vacation time, retirement savings plans, and access to a number of discounts and perks. Please utilize the links listed here to learn more about our compensation practices and benefits.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees