Duke University:

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

General Laboratory Administration (60%)

• Record and provide oversight on supply expenditures for the affiliated laboratories within the center. Manage lab supply ordering for three labs. Clear procurement-card transactions for PIs. Process vendor payments as needed.
• Coordinate and plan meetings, including but not limited to Internal and External Advisory Committees, and research meetings. Manage catering orders and room & space rentals. Coordinate and set up A/V as needed.
• Assist in the preparation of annual reports for NIH and renewal proposals, as needed.
• Help develop informational sheets in support of research projects.
• Manage and create content for websites and social media accounts (Twitter, Facebook, LinkedIn)
• Manage administration of IRB protocols
• Arrange travel as needed for either center PIs or visitors/external advisory members.
• Communicate with project clients and schedule sample shipments/receiving for various collaborators in HHEAR.

HHEAR Lab Hub Coordinator (20%)

• Provide primary administrative support for the Duke Lab Hub within the Human Health Exposure Analysis Resource (HHEAR)
• Serve as a point of contact for the Duke HHEAR Center and serve on the NIH HHEAR External Communications Committee. Answer and coordinate communications between HHEAR partners and Duke Hub, including routing communications to appropriate staff within HHEAR group.

Environmental Health Program support (20%)

• Assist with other externally-sponsored environmental health research and education programs within the Stapleton Lab, including administrative assistance for annual reports, program events and activities.
• Assist with study participant communication.
• Event & meeting planning.
• Collaborate with other finance departments such as Accounts Payable, Purchasing, Billing, and Nicholas School of the Environment business office.
• Respond to and field inquires via PFAS website.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams and Outlook
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task
• Proficient with learning new and existing technology
• Strong foundation in the use of spreadsheets and functions (i.e., Excel and Excel functions)
• Strong organizational skills with attention to detail
• Strong oral/written communication skills
• Ability to work independently and willing to take initiatives
• Proficiency in Canva, Adobe software, Wordpress, Drupal and content design is a plus
• Editing and proofreading skills.

Successful candidate will demonstrate high level of confidence; strong organizational skills; attention to detail and ability to handle multiple priorities. Superior written and verbal communication skills are foundational to the position.

Submit a cover letter with resume.

Preferred Education/Training: Analytical, communications and organizational skills generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program. Prefer candidates with degree or experience in an environmental or natural science field and/or public health.

Preferred Experience: One year of experience in program administration or involving academic, instructional or counseling activities to acquire skills necessary to plan, coordinate and implement a variety of program activities and events.

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative and level of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the total of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.

Duke University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas-an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Work requires knowledge of biological laboratory exercises, techniques and procedures generally acquired through completion of a bachelor's degree program in biology, botany, zoology or a directly related field.

Experience

Work requires 1 years of laboratory experience to OR AN EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE acquire skills necessary to develop and implement biological laboratory exercises, supervise and instruct teaching assistants, students and lab personnel and manage overall operations of the laboratory.

Duke is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions: Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essentialjob functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.