Overview The Administrative Assistant is responsible for providing administrative support for the Research Department. Responsibilities Provide administrative support, but not limited to the following: + Facilitate communication between the Assistant Dean for Research, Administration, Faculty and Students + Record minutes and maintain compliance files of research committees: Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, Research Committee, Biosafety Committee, and ad hoc committees as assigned + Collect and prepare reports related to research activities for submission to the Executive Dean, University, and/or accrediting bodies. + Assist in the preparation of reports to Touro University Environmental Health and Safety Department including chemical inventory + Maintain compliance files for research laboratories, including biosafety records and documents + Prepare submission documents and maintain records of FDNY Certificate of Fitness (C-14) for faculty investigators and students + Coordinate safety training of faculty investigators and students + Coordinate purchase of supplies, chemicals, and equipment + Collect documentation and submit reimbursement requests for student or faculty conference travel. + Initiate and maintain relationships with outside vendors and account representatives to facilitate purchasing of supplies and services; Assist investigators in obtaining quotes for supplies and services + Work with investigators and other research staff to maintain ongoing service and service contracts for lab equipment + Assist with maintaining daily temperature records of space and refrigeration equipment + Conduct and record weekly tests of eye-washing stations + Provide administrative support for on-site research conferences and/or research presentations + Compile research documentation and protocols + Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean for Research. Qualifications Education/ Experience + Bachelor’s Degree or equivalent experience + Familiarity with operations of a research lab is preferred but not required Knowledge/ Skills/ Abilities + General administrative duties required + Effectively manage and organize daily tasks, independently and with a team, while balancing multiple projects and meeting deadlines required + Accuracy and productivity in completing tasks required + Strong interpersonal skills + Well organized Able to prioritize tasks + Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point, & Outlook Physical Demands + Extensive Use of Computers + Excessive sitting and standing + Ability to lift 5 lbs. Maximum Salary USD $50,000.00/Yr. Minimum Salary USD $40,000.00/Yr. Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes: + Full range of Health Plans + Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA) + Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) + Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan + Dependent Care and Transit Programs + Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance + Short-term and Long-term disability programs + Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment) + Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children + Employee Assistance Program + Early-Release Fridays (upon approval) + Generous Paid Time Off + Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday + Annual Holiday Schedule All campuses of the Touro University unite to promote our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Ethics. 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