Overview
Founded in 1946, the Oklahoma Medical Research Foundation (OMRF) is among the nation's oldest, most respected independent, nonprofit biomedical research institutes. OMRF is dedicated to understanding and developing more effective treatments for human diseases, focusing on critical research areas such as Alzheimer's disease, cancer, lupus, Multiple Sclerosis, and cardiovascular disease. OMRF follows an innovative cross-disciplinary approach to medical research and ranks among the nation's leaders in patents per scientist.
Located in Oklahoma City, a city that offers a dynamic and flourishing downtown area, with low cost of living, short commute times and a diversified economy, OMRF has been voted one of the Top Workplaces since the inception of the award. This achievement has been accomplished thanks to OMRF individuals who share a unified understanding that our excellence can only be fully realized with a commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to these values.
Benefits
We offer competitive salaries and comprehensive benefits including, medical, dental, and vision insurance, minimum 8% company retirement contribution, vacation and sick leave, paid holidays, onsite cafe, free onsite fitness center with access to personal trainer, free parking and much more! Relocation assistance available for those located 50 miles outside of Oklahoma City metro and out of state. Learn more about our benefits here.
OMRF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action/Veterans Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Responsibilities
Provide administrative support, often highly complex and of an advanced nature, to the passionate and diverse Cell Cycle & Cancer Biology Research Program. Resolve a variety of questions and problems independently. Perform duties, including but not limited to:
- Serving as the primary contact for the research program, receiving and responding to calls, emails and other correspondence
- Preparing grant documents and online submission procedures and progress reports for grants
- Assisting in the preparation of budgets; responsible for maintaining budgetary records and expenditures and other support items for federal grant applications
- Editing scientific documents for grammar flow and clarity; ensuring compliance with federal grant submission requirements
- Updating and managing bio sketches/CV’s
- Corresponding by email and zoom
- Maintaining department supplies, including printer supplies
- Initiating online requisitions, expense reports and refunds
- Managing department mail and FedEx shipments
- Managing onsite room reservations and itineraries for guest speakers
- Scheduling various appointments
Qualifications
High school diploma/GED and 2 years of administrative support-related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be proficient with a wide range of administrative processes, practices and procedures, including MS Office (Word, Excel, Power Point), Drop Box, Zoom, copiers, printers, fax, phone, business math, and bookkeeping. Must demonstrate good written and verbal communication and customer service skills, high attention to detail, dependability, and willingness to learn. The ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, work independently, and demonstrate professionalism with diverse personalities and cultures are essential.
To apply, visit https://careers-omrf.icims.com/jobs/1730/administrative-assistant---cell-cycle-%26-cancer-biology-/job?in_iframe=1
OMRF’s excellence can only be fully realized by individuals who share our commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Successful candidates will demonstrate commitment to these values. OMRF is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected characteristic.