• Administrative Assistant, Research Department

    Touro University (Middletown, NY)


    Overview

     

    Responsible for providing administrative support for the Research Department.

    Responsibilities

    + Facilitate communication between the Assistant Dean for Research, Administration, Faculty, and Students

    + Record minutes and maintain compliance files of research committees: Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee, Research Committee, Biosafety Committee

    + Provide administrative support to the TouroCOM Middletown Research Incubator tenants

    + Prepare the semi-annual report to Touro University Environmental Health and Safety Department regarding chemicals in research laboratories

    + Maintain compliance files of research laboratories, including biosafety records and documents

    + Coordinate safety training of faculty investigators and students

    + Coordinate purchase of supplies, chemicals and equipmentAssist investigators in obtaining quotes for supplies and services

    + Direct the update of maintenance contracts for all lab equipment

    + Assist with maintaining daily temperature records of space and refrigeration equipment

    + Conduct and record weekly tests of eye-washing stations

    + Support the annual Research Day activities.

    + Print research posters for all Touro University faculty and studentsCompile research documentation and protocols

    + Perform other duties as assigned by the Assistant Dean for Research

    Qualifications

    Education/Experience

    + Bachelor’s degree (B.A. or B.S.) required.

    + Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience preferred.

    Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

    + Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point, & Outlook

     

    Physical Demands

     

    + Extensive Use of Computers

    + Excessive sitting and standing

    + Ability to lift 5 lbs.

     

    Maximum Salary

     

    USD $50,000.00/Yr.

     

    Minimum Salary

     

    USD $40,000.00/Yr.

    Touro University offers a comprehensive benefits package for full-time employees which includes:

    + Full range of Health Plans

    + Medical Plans (choice of EPO, PPO, High Deductible HSA)

    + Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

    + Dental Plans (PPO & HMO) and Vision Plan

    + Dependent Care and Transit Programs

    + Life Insurance, AD&D and Voluntary Supplemental Life Insurance

    + Short-term and Long-term disability programs

    + Retirement Plan (403b) - matching contribution up to 5% for eligible/enrolled employees following one year of employment (may make own pre-tax contributions immediately following employment)

    + Touro University Tuition Exemption Program for eligible employees, their spouse and dependent children

    + Employee Assistance Program

    + Early-Release Fridays (upon approval)

    + Generous Paid Time Off

    + Vacation, Sick Leave, Personal Leave & Floating Holiday

    + Annual Holiday Schedule

     

    All campuses of the Touro University unite to promote our core values of Respect, Integrity, and Ethics. As an international institution with diverse and talented faculty and staff, we value an inclusive learning experience where students and employees come first.

     

    Touro University is an equal opportunity employer. Touro University treats all employees, job applicants, and students without unlawful consideration of race, ethnicity, religion, creed, color, national origin, ancestry, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth or related medical condition), age, disability, medical condition, marital status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military service or veteran status, citizenship status, or any other classification protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. We are committed to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy in all decisions, including but not limited to, recruitment, the administration of educational programs and activities, hiring, compensation, training and apprenticeship, placement, promotion, upgrading, demotion, downgrading, transfer, layoff, suspension, expulsion and termination, and all other terms and conditions of admission, matriculation, and employment.

     

    Inquiries or complaints concerning the non-discrimination policies should be sent to Nicole Barnett, 202 West 43rd Street, 11th Floor, New York, New York, 10036, [email protected] (646-565-6285) or, alternatively, to the Chief Compliance Officer at [email protected] and 646-565-6000 x55330.

     

    Job Locations US-NY-Middletown

    ID 2025-12543

    College TUNY - College of Osteopathic Medicine

     

    Position Type Full-Time

     

    Schedule Shift 9:00 am - 5:30 pm

     

    Hours Per Week 36.5

     

    Travel None

     

    Category Administrative/Office Support

     

    FLSA Status Non-Exempt

     

    Location : Country US