Administrative Assistant - Freedland Research Group

at  Institute for Medical Research

PI: DR. STEPHEN FREEDLAND

The Institute for Medical Research (IMR), an affiliate of the Durham VA Health Care System (DVAHCS), is looking for a full-time Administrative Assistant to offer administrative support in the offices of Principal Investigator, Dr. Stephen Freedland, and his associates at his urology and oncology research lab. The Administrative Assistant works under the direction of the Administrative Manager or desingee.
Location: This position is Hybrid, 3 days in office. This position is in Durham, North Carolina and candidates must be willing to relocate prior to start date.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Requires an organized, task oriented, deadline-sensitive individual with an Associate’s degree, or equivalent education and a minimum 3-5 years of relevant experience.
Candidates must be able to deal diplomatically and professionally with administration, faculty, clinical and lab personnel, and subjects. Demonstrated leadership, professional initiative, teamwork abilities, strong interpersonal relationship skills, excellent written and oral skills, Windows, Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Access, editing, and proper telephone etiquette skills are required for this position. Strong calendar management skills are required. Prior office work or management experience strongly preferred. Prior experience with FDA regulations, and HIPAA considerations are welcomed but not mandatory.
Physical Requirements: Applicants must have the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment and be able to prioritize workflow, sit for long periods in front of a computer, must be able to occasionally lift, pull, and push a minimum of 25 lbs., and be fluent in English. Applicants must own your vehicle, have a valid driver’s license, good driving record, and liability insurance. Applicant will be reimbursed for any documented work-related travel at the government’s GSA mileage rate.
The prior statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties required. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description.
Salary Range or Rate of Pay: $18.00 - $25.83 per hour. Rate of pay will be commensurate with experience level. Position will include full-time benefits. Must be available to work in office.
Status: Non-Exempt
Start Date: Expected start date will be 4- 6 weeks after the offer but is somewhat flexible and contingent upon completion and approval of VA paperwork.
Employee Benefits: IMR offers a competitive benefits package which includes health, dental, vision, short and long term disability insurance. IMR offers a matching 403b retirement savings plan, and paid holiday, vacation, and sick leave. Please visit https://imr.org/benefits/ for information about employee benefits.
All IMR employees are required to obtain a Workers Without Compensation (WOC) appointment at the Durham VA Health Care System (DVAHCS). As a result, the successful candidate must undergo a federal background check and may be subject to a physical and drug test. Participation in the vaccination programs may be required for all Department of Veterans Affairs Health Care Workers Without Compensation (WOC) appointments. We will not sponsor applicants for work visas.

PERFORM STUDY-SPECIFIC RESEARCH TASKS

• Mail office, laboratory, and other study-related documents
• Support, investigate, and pursue access to resources needed for conducting research
• Assist with lab specific tasks such lab organization