Research Project Manager

Massachusetts General Physicians Organization (Mgpo) - Cambridge, MA

Full-time

Cambridge, MA

Publishing Industries

About the position

The Research Project Manager at the Ragon Institute will coordinate milestones and administrative tracking for a pre-clinical vaccine research program. This role involves collaboration with various stakeholders, including funders and laboratories, to ensure the smooth operation of research projects. The ideal candidate will have a background in life sciences and a keen interest in project management, contributing to grant management, personnel recruitment, and financial oversight.

Responsibilities

• Liaise with funders and collaborators to provide knockin mice for downstream applications.
• Communicate with stakeholders, including collaborating labs, mouse facilities, and funding organizations.
• Track milestones for ongoing collaborations across immunology labs.
• Coordinate project MTAs, IP, and patent filings.
• Assist in tracking of grant funds and invoices.
• Participate in grant and proposal writing alongside other lab personnel.
• Facilitate implementation of awards by collaborating with the MGH grant office and activating salary assignments to grants.
• Assist researchers in personnel recruitment and onboarding.

Requirements

• BS/BA required; MS preferred.
• For BS/BA: 5+ years of related experience or MS: 2-3+ years of related experience.
• Previous experience with small animal research strongly preferred.
• Hands-on experience with life sciences research required.
• Good interpersonal skills for effective communication with collaborators and team members.