Project Assistant / Project Coordinator in Biosciences
 La Jolla Institute for Allergy and Immunology | |
18.30 USD-32.21 USD
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sick time, 403(b), retirement plan
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 United States, California, La Jolla | |
| 9420 Athena Circle (Show on map) | |
 Jul 14, 2026 | |
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Project Assistant (PA) / Project Coordinator (PC) in Biosciences Job Summary The La Jolla Institute is seeking a motivated individual to play a key role in supporting the project management of multiple grants and contracts in the Vijayanand laboratory, involving research in human immunology, single-cell genomics, and tissue-resident memory T cell responses in allergy, asthma, cancer, lupus and respiratory diseases. The position supports federally funded research programs by coordinating scientific, operational, and regulatory activities across multidisciplinary teams. This is an excellent opportunity to learn project management and gain entry level experience (assistant) or build on your past experience (coordinator), as well as a unique chance to work with some of the world's most influential scientists in the field of immunological research. Essential Duties and Responsibilities The PA/PC will serve as a resource for helping to manage and communicate information from the status of various project activities, both internally and externally. Primary responsibilities include helping to coordinate overall project activity, documenting progress via regular status reports, managing logistics including making arrangements for meetings, presentations, and seminars, establishing and managing budgets, preparing and submitting IRB documents and manuscripts for scientific publications and conferences. One main responsibility will be to help with the clinical database. The successful candidate will have excellent communication, interpersonal, and organizational skills, and be highly motivated to learn quickly in order to become an actively contributing member of the Vaccine Discovery team. Leveling Requirements EDUCATION:
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The La Jolla Institute for Immunology (LJI) offers a collegial work environment that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork and creativity. Full-time employment at LJI includes a competitive salary, medical/dental/vision benefits, paid sick leave, and contributions to a retirement plan (403B). For the last decade, LJI has been ranked as one of the best places to work in San Diego by the San Diego Business Journal. The Institute hosts world-renowned faculty and over 80 postdoctoral researchers with scientists from over 30 countries. LJI is located in the Science Research Park on the campus of UC San Diego, providing easy access to the San Diego life sciences community and all that the area has to offer.
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