Center Operations Manager

2 hours ago


West Lafayette, Indiana, United States Purdue University Full time
Job Summary

We seek a highly skilled and experienced Center Operations Manager to lead our research center's day-to-day operations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in project management, business development, and research administration, with a proven track record of success in managing teams of 10+ in an academic environment.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Oversee the operations of our research center, ensuring seamless execution of projects and programs.
  • Implement policies, procedures, and standards for research operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory requirements.
  • Ensure laboratory safety practices and procedures are followed, maintaining a safe working environment for all staff and researchers.
  • Verify the quality of research data, ensuring accuracy and integrity.
  • Recommend new research ideas and protocols, conduct literature searches, and draft grant proposal documents.
  • Oversee the maintenance and repair of equipment, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency.
  • Create planning documents that involve multiple stakeholders across institutions, facilitating effective collaboration and communication.
  • Logistics of ordering materials for the lab, organizing meetings and events, and monitoring inventory control and vendor management.
  • Interact with external stakeholders and PIs at other universities, fostering strong relationships and partnerships.
  • Communicate with parties within and outside the area to explain facts, policies, and practices related to the field of specialization.
About Us:

Purdue University is a world-renowned institution with a rich history of innovation and excellence. Our mission is to serve and lead the state of Indiana, the nation, and the world-wide profession of electrical and computer engineering, by educating the next generation of engineers, by discovery that advances fundamental knowledge and its applications, and by innovation and engagement that address global challenges of societal impact.

What We're Looking For:

Qualified candidates will need:

  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computing, or Business/Technology Management
  • Minimum of four (4) years of experience in project or program management, business development, or research administration
  • Handled teams of 10+ in an academic environment

Skills needed:

  • Financial status reporting and projections
  • Creating reports in Word/Open Office/Google Doc
  • Creating and delivering high-level presentations on administrative matters


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