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Req Id: 42670
Job Title: Research Operations Administrator, Associate
City: West Lafayette

Job Summary

Keep the wheels turning by providing comprehensive support to our teams of computational and laboratory researchers in biomedicine. You will handle many aspects of group administration and operations, including assisting the PIs on tasks relating to finance, grant applications and reporting, project management, communications, legal processes, IT support, and event planning, plus some basic administrative duties. New projects and opportunities pop up all the time, offering the chance to build technical skills across a wide range of areas. You will be trained on existing procedures but generally have independence in managing your work.

Our ideal candidate is a bright person looking for intellectually challenging work, eager to learn apps beyond a typical administrator's skill set. You are very organized, find it inherently rewarding to get things done, and don't need a supervisor looking over your shoulder. People look to you to take ownership and keep things running. You are optimistic and bring energy to your interactions. You are eager for your work to make a difference by supporting biomedical researchers who are changing the world by applying artificial intelligence to discover the causes and cures of disease. You are excited to work with a team making biomedical discoveries and free, open-source software that impacts the world, and enjoying a professional, no-fuss environment.

What We're Looking For

Education and Experience Required

Bachelor's degree
Six (6) months of solid experience using Google Drive (Docs/Sheets) and a variety of other apps and software
An equivalent combination of education and experience may also be considered

Preferred:
Experience in:
both Mac and PC computing environments
publishing, research operations, finance, and grants management
academic, biotech/pharmaceutical, or technology industry
Experience with systems and software used in Purdue University administration

Skills Needed:
Excellent balance of people, organizational, and technical skills
High ability and interest in learning new software and technology
Fluency in using AI tools and in figuring out new technology
Able to handle multiple responsibilities, balancing long-term projects with the urgency of immediate demands of the group; strong project management skills
Must be highly organized and pay strong attention to detail and accuracy
Properly handles confidential information
Excellent verbal & written communication skills; works well independently and as part of a team

Additional Information:
Purdue University will not sponsor employment authorization for this position
A background check will be required for employment in this position
FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible for Overtime)
Retirement Eligibility: Defined Contribution Waiting Period
Benefit Statement: Purdue University offers a substantial Benefit Package including medical, dental, and vision insurance as well as a generous paid time off package for sick and vacation days

Career Stream

Professional 1

Pay Band S060
Job Code #20003733

Career path maker: https://www.purdue.edu/hr/careerpathmaker/

Who We Are

Purdue is a community built on collaboration, with global perspectives, Boilermaker pride and endless opportunity to live, learn and grow. Join us and contribute to our culture.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Purdue University is an EOE employer.

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Posting Start Date: 6/16/26