The Jackson Laboratory

Program Coordinator


Pay$23.17 - $38.80 / hour
LocationGainesville/Florida
Employment typeFull-Time

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  • Job Description

      Req#: JR004650

      We are growing! The Jackson Laboratory (JAX) has expanded capacity at a new state-of-the-art preclinical facility located at Momentum Labs in Gainesville, Florida.

      We are currently seeking passionate individuals who are eager to contribute to our mission and accelerate drug development by delivering translationally relevant preclinical services. If you're ready to make a difference and be part of a team that's at the forefront of preclinical drug development, JAX is the place for you. Our new facility offers an unparalleled opportunity to work with top-tier scientists, study directors, and researchers in a dynamic and collaborative environment. Join us at JAX and help shape the future of human health.

      Learn more here - https://www.jax.org/florida

      As a Program Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in the successful planning, implementation, and execution of various programs within our organization. You will be responsible for ensuring that projects are delivered on time, within scope, and within budget, while maintaining high quality standards. You will collaborate closely with different teams, stakeholders, and vendors to facilitate smooth communication and coordination throughout the project lifecycle.

      Key Responsibilities & Essential Functions
      • Coordinate with internal teams and external vendors to allocate resources
      effectively, including personnel, equipment, and materials. Ensure that
      resources are utilized efficiently to maximize productivity and minimize
      costs.
      • Serve as the primary point of contact for program stakeholders, providing
      regular updates on project status, risks, and issues.
      • Maintain accurate and up-to-date project documentation, including project
      plans, budgets, meeting minutes, and other relevant records. Ensure
      compliance with organizational policies, procedures, and regulatory
      requirements.
      • Provide guidance and support cross-functionally, fostering a collaborative
      and positive work environment. Facilitate effective communication and
      collaboration among team members to enhance productivity and morale.
      • Identify areas for process improvement and implement solutions to
      streamline workflows and increase efficiency. Collaborate with team
      members to implement best practices and standard operating procedures.
      • Coordinates the Animal Use Summary amendments process and tracking
      • Coordinates PCS documents, ensuring compliance and obtaining staff
      signatures
      • Collaborate in the development and management of PCS’S onboarding
      process.
      • Coordinate workflows and tasks to ensure efficient onboarding procedures


      Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
      • BS degree and 2-5 years or related experience

      Strong organizational skills and attention to detail, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
      • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to interact effectively with diverse stakeholders at all levels of the organization.
      • Demonstrated ability to solve problems, make decisions, and drive results in a fast-paced, dynamic environment

      Pay Range: $23.17 - $38.80 based on total years of related experience

      About JAX:

      The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution with a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center and nearly 3,000 employees in locations across the United States (Maine, Connecticut, California), Japan and China. Its mission is to discover precise genomic solutions for disease and empower the global biomedical community in the shared quest to improve human health.

      Founded in 1929, JAX applies over nine decades of expertise in genetics to increase understanding of human disease, advancing treatments and cures for cancer, neurological and immune disorders, diabetes, aging and heart disease. It models and interprets genomic complexity, integrates basic research with clinical application, educates current and future scientists, and provides critical data, tools and services to the global biomedical community. For more information, please visit www.jax.org .

      EEO Statement:

      The Jackson Laboratory provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in all job classifications without regard to race, color, religion, age, mental disability, physical disability, medical condition, gender, sexual orientation, genetic information, ancestry, marital status, national origin, veteran status, and other classifications protected by applicable state and local non-discrimination laws.

  • About the company

      The Jackson Laboratory is an independent, nonprofit biomedical research institution. It employs more than 2,100 employees in Bar Harbor, Maine; Sacramento, California; and at a genomic medicine institute in Farmington, Connecticut. Leads the search to cure diseases rooted in our DNA.