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Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory


www.cshl.edu

Cancer Center Coordinator

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Recruitment began on April 9, 2025
and the job listing Expires on October 9, 2025
Cold Spring Harbor, NY Full-time
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Position Description

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (CSHL) is a world-renowned scientific research organization located on the north shore of Long Island that has maintained a National Cancer Institute-designated Cancer Center since 1987. The CSHL Cancer Center is focused on discovering fundamental mechanisms driving cancer development and progression and exploiting these discoveries to develop novel cancer diagnosis and treatment methods. The CSHL Cancer Center is seeking a Cancer Center Coordinator to provide administrative coordination and general logistical support to the Center’s Leadership and Administration in their initiatives.

Position Responsibilities

  • Provide administrative support to the Cancer Center Leadership and Administration
  • Assist with preparation and submission of grant applications and progress reports
  • Organize, develop agendas for, and document Center meetings
  • Coordinate, create advertisements for, and disseminate information for Cancer Center seminar series and events
  • Assist with gathering, recording, and summarizing Center data, such as member grants and publications
  • Serve as liaison for Cancer Center visitors and speakers, including members of the External Advisory Board
  • Request information from Center members needed for reporting or strategic decision making
  • Assist with tracking Cancer Center trainee outcomes, such as trainee papers, fellowships, and next positions
  • Manage digital presence, including email lists, website, and social media
  • Other duties as assigned

Position Requirements

EDUCATION: Bachelor’s degree required; advanced degree in administration or related discipline a plus.
EXPERIENCE: 1-2 years of relevant working experience required. Experience working in a coordinator, administrator, or program manager role preferred. 
SKILLS: Excellent attention to detail as well as time-management, problem solving, interpersonal, and communication skills are required. Familiarity with Microsoft Office is required. Familiarity with Google Suite and Dropbox preferred.

Supplemental Information

How to Apply:
If you’re ready to make an impact in cancer research and provide essential support to a top-tier Cancer Center, we’d love to hear from you! Apply today by submitting your resume and cover letter through our online application portal here: Cancer Center Coordinator   Position ID: 01593

Environment
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a world-renowned biomedical research institution in New York. It has shaped contemporary biomedical research and is the home of eight Nobel Prize laureates. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory provides a highly dynamic and interactive research environment and also a unique opportunity of timely exposure to advances in various biomedical research fields and of interaction with a broad range of researchers from all over the world through its renowned Meetings and Courses program. We believe that science is for everyone. We have had researchers with a variety of backgrounds and believe in the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Compensation and Benefits
Our employees are compensated in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs. Visit our CSHL Benefits sites to learn more. The salary range for this role is $64,350- $68,000. The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity).

CSHL is an EO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. VEVRAA Federal Contractor

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