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Scientific Program Specialist in Beta - Cell Replacement & Regeneration

at Company: Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRF) in Job Category: Research
posted on 10/7/08 12:00am

Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation International (JDRF) was founded in 1970 by the parents of children with type 1 diabetes - a disease that strikes children, adolescents, & adults suddenly, makes them insulin dependent for life, & carries the constant threat of devastating complications. Since inception, JDRF has provided more than $1.16 billion to diabetes research worldwide. More than 85 percent of JDRF's expenditures directly support research & research-related education. JDRF's mission is constant: to find a cure for diabetes & its complications through the support of research.

JDRF is currently seeking a Scientific Program Specialist in the Beta - Cell Replacement & Regeneration Therapeutic Areas of our Research department in New York City. The overall scope of the job is to aid in the determination of scientific program priorities, goals & funding levels as well as track research progress of funded grants with a focus on Beta - Cell Replacement & Regeneration in type 1 diabetes.

In addition, the Scientific Program Specialist will assist in planning, evaluation & management of JDRF research grants, program projects, training award programs, collaborations, & coordinate reviews for the two programs. Furthermore s/he will be responsible for the establishment of guidelines for determining progress & impact of these programs, & assessing progress reports.

Other responsibilities include:
• Plan/oversee review of grant applications & implement the budgetary recommendations of the review committee.
• Responsibility for scientific administration of regular & ad-hoc review processes & support of program area work with JDRF staff/volunteer committees
• Communicate with researchers to provide process information appropriate to the application & review process.
• Liaise & collaborate with JDRF Research committees, grantees, applicants, & appropriate organizations including academic departments of universities, & other government & non-governmental research organizations.

We are seeking a dynamic individual with a Master of Science & 3+ years of additional relevant experience in grants administration, laboratory research, or management of biomedical research programs. Knowledge of type 1 diabetes and/or biotech/pharmaceutical industry experience is desirable. Excellent verbal & written communications skills, ability to multi-task & work in a fast paced environment, strong computer skills (Microsoft Office Suite), & a willingness to work as part of a team are a must.

Approximately 10% travel required.

Salary based on experience.

JDRF offers competitive salaries & a full array of benefits including paid time off (vacation, holiday & sick), medical & dental insurance, flexible spending accounts (FSA), a maternity benefit program, & a retirement plan as well as a business casual work environment.

If you'd like to join our team, please send your resume & cover letter with salary requirements to jobs@jdrf.org & indicate "SPS" in the subject line.

Only those candidates who meet our qualifications will be contacted. No staffing agencies please.

JDRF is an equal opportunity employer.

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