Laboratory Administrator | Laboratory of Mucosal Immunology, and Laboratory of Lymphocite Dynamics

Organization Overview

The Laboratory of Lymphocyte Dynamics, led by Dr. Gabriel D. Victora, studies the basic biology of how antibodies are generated in response to infection and immunization. This includes the evolutionary process of affinity maturation in germinal centers, which is essential to improve antibodies powerful targeting capabilities, and the dynamics with which the diversity of antibody responses are pruned and focused on subsequent exposures.The Laboratory of Mucosal Immunology, led by Dr. Daniel Mucida, is interested in understanding how the immune system is able to respond to pathogens without jeopardizing its tolerance to innocuous substances, a critical balance that allows us to fend off infectious disease without inflicting damage on our own tissues. We are particularly interested in examining the workings of this process in the intestine, where it is complicated by persistent exposure to a wide variety of antigens from food as well as a flourishing ecosystem of both helpful and harmful bacteria. This work has the potential to further our understanding of autoimmune conditions such as allergies and asthma and also to suggest new ways in which immune cells could be harnessed to neutralize pathogenic viruses and bacteria.

Overview

The Laboratory Administrator provides administrative, financial, and operational coordination and support to two internationally recognized biomedical research laboratories: the Laboratory of Lymphocyte Dynamics and the Laboratory of Mucosal Immunology.

This position serves as a key liaison between laboratory personnel and university administrative offices, supporting activities related to grant administration, budget monitoring, personnel appointments, procurement, travel and reimbursement processing, seminar coordination, and day-to-day laboratory operations. The successful candidate will play an important role in ensuring the efficient management of laboratory resources while supporting the scientific mission of both laboratories.

This position offers an excellent opportunity for an organized and detail-oriented professional interested in developing a career in research administration, laboratory operations, and academic management.

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for the following but not limited to:

Financial Administration and Budget Coordination

• Maintain and update master laboratory budget spreadsheets and financial tracking tools.
• Track and help review expenditures across grants, discretionary funds, and institutional accounts.
• Prepare monthly budget updates and spending summaries for laboratory leadership.
• Track open commitments, outstanding invoices, and account balances to support timely payment and accurate financial reporting.
• Assist with cost transfers and expense reallocations when charges require correction or reassignment between funding sources.
• Assist in reviewing grant spending trends and alert laboratory leadership to potential budget concerns.
• Assist with coordinating salary source updates and personnel funding allocations.

Grants Administration

• Assist with the preparation and submission of grant proposals and sponsored research applications.
• Assist with drafting proposal budgets and budget justifications.
• Prepare and update biosketches, Other Support documents, and related proposal materials.
• Track personnel effort allocations and maintain effort tracking records.
• Track sponsor deadlines and provide reminders regarding progress reports and grant deliverables.
• Coordinate administrative components of progress report submissions and grant-related documentation.

Personnel Administration & Support

• Coordinate onboarding activities for new laboratory personnel.
• Assist with preparing and processing new hire, reappointment, and personnel action paperwork.
• Coordinate workspace setup, system access requests, and campus access requirements.
• Maintain personnel records and appointment tracking information.
• Serve as a point of contact for administrative procedures and institutional policies.

Procurement and Purchasing

• Process purchases for laboratory supplies, equipment, and services through university and external procurement systems.
• Assist with coordinating HHMI-related purchasing and payment activities.
• Track purchase orders, invoices, and vendor payments.
• Assist with resolving purchasing and invoicing issues.
• Maintain purchasing records and documentation.

Administrative Operations, Travel, and Event Coordination

• Coordinate domestic and international travel arrangements for laboratory personnel, including processing and tracking travel and business expense reimbursements.
• Review reimbursement requests for compliance with university, sponsor, and institutional policies, and maintain organized records of travel and operational expenditures.
• Coordinate laboratory meetings, seminars, visiting scientist presentations, and special events, including scheduling meeting spaces, arranging catering, and managing event logistics.
• Facilitate visitor management and campus access requests, serving as a liaison between the laboratories and university administrative offices.
• Maintain organized administrative, financial, and operational records; prepare reports, spreadsheets, correspondence, and other documentation as needed.
• Provide administrative and operational support to the Heads of Laboratory, assisting with special projects, operational initiatives, and day-to-day laboratory activities.
• Foster a collaborative, service-oriented environment that supports the laboratories research, educational, and operational goals.

Qualifications

REQUIRED QUALIFICATION

• Bachelor s degree
• Two to five years of experience in administrative, financial, operations, or research administration roles, preferably in a complex or fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated experience in grant support.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong customer service and problem-solving skills.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Degree in business administration, finance, public administration, biological sciences, or a related field.
• Experience in a university, research institute, healthcare, nonprofit, or scientific environment.
• Experience supporting grant-funded projects or sponsored research activities.
• Familiarity with budget tracking and financial reconciliation.

The Rockefeller University is an equal opportunity employer - veterans/individuals with disabilities. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to characteristics protected by applicable local, state or federal law, including but not limited to disability and protected veteran status.

The salary of the finalist selected for this role will be set based on various factors, including but not limited to organizational budgets, qualifications, experience, education, licenses, specialty, and training. The hiring range provided represents The Rockefeller University s good faith and reasonable estimate of the range of possible compensation at the time of posting.

Compensation Range: Min

USD $70,000.00/Yr.

Compensation Range: Max

USD $84,000.00/Yr.