Program Coordinator - Center of Excellence for Innate Immunity and Inflammation (CoE-III)

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital is seeking a talented, highly motivated Program Coordinator to join the Center of Excellence for Innate Immunity and Inflammation (CoE-III) under the direction of Dr. Thirumala-Devi Kanneganti. This is your chance to be part of an innovative team dedicated to defining innate immune mechanisms driving health and disease. Our focus areas include: 1) understanding the fundamental mechanisms of III and 2) investigating the roles of III across the disease spectrum. In this position, the successful candidate will lead the coordination of the Center's activities and provide the scientific communications and administrative support to facilitate that mission.

Why Join Us?

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital offers a unique environment with clinical and basic science investigators working in close proximity and interacting regularly to translate scientific discoveries into improved therapies for children. If you are a highly motivated individual who wants to work at a world-class institution with state-of-the-art facilities and leading investigators at the forefront of their fields, consider joining St. Jude.

Why You'll Love This Role

This position is perfect for someone passionate about science communication and program coordination while contributing to cutting-edge research that impacts lives globally. The CoE-III offers a fast-paced research environment focused on the innate immune system, including an opportunity to collaborate with researchers in the departments of Immunology, Infectious Diseases, Oncology, and beyond, while enjoying generous compensation and benefits.

Who You Are

We're looking for someone who thrives in a dynamic environment and enjoys working on challenging projects. The ideal candidate will possess:

• Exceptional Scientific Communication Skills: Both written and verbal communication abilities are critical for success in this role.

• Proficiency in Technology: Advanced knowledge of software tools such as Microsoft Office Suite is required.

• Biology Expertise: A solid understanding of cell biology or related fields is highly desirable.

• Adaptability & Initiative: You're a self-starter who can prioritize tasks effectively in response to changing needs.

• Team Player: You enjoy working collaboratively with a team of scientists and professionals dedicated to defining innate immune mechanisms driving health and disease.

What You'll Do

As Program Coordinator, your responsibilities will include:

• Develop communications strategies for the Center to coordinate with internal and external stakeholders.

• Write a variety of scientific, technical, and/or complex documents including abstracts, summary statements, newsletters, meeting announcements, agendas, and progress reports.

• Develop presentation slide decks to present the Center's objectives and progress.

• Coordinate the Center's yearly symposium, with internal and external attendees and a robust scientific program.

• Define program or project requirements, identify interdependencies with internal or external departments or service providers, and coordinate to receive their input.

• Develop project plans and/or programmatic processes, and track/interpret metrics.

• Support the design and implementation of policies, processes, and procedures, and make recommendations for improvements for better planning, scope management, and risk prevention.

• Engage with program management teams internally and vendors externally for coordination.

• Organize and maintain Center scientific stocks and reagents, including cell lines, specimens, and other biological materials.

• Ensure compliance with regulatory guidance for biological and chemical safety, and assist with institutional and regulatory protocol amendments, revisions, and submissions.

• Prepare and publish website content.

• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the Center.

Minimum Education

• Bachelor's degree required.

• Masters or PhD preferred.

Minimum Experience

• Minimum requirement: 3+ years of experience in research program management and scientific communications.

• Significant experience working with project planning and communications tools (e.g., MS Project, Microsoft SharePoint, ServiceNow, Smartsheet, Clarity, Planview, MS Office).

• Experience managing scientific programs at a research institution is preferred.

• A cover letter highlighting your career experience is highly preferred.

Take your career to new heights at St. Jude Children's Research Hospital! Apply now to join our team at CoE-III as we push boundaries in understanding innate immunity and inflammation!

Compensation

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