Preclinical Coordinator, PQRA
The Henry M. Jackson Foundation for the Advancement of Military Medicine
Bethesda, MD0–2 yrs1h agovia LinkedIn
This job at a glance
- Who can apply
- New grads and up to 2 years · Bachelor's degree
- Must know
- Patient careOperationsAccountingExcelBudgeting
- Work
- On-site in Bethesda
- Pay
- $52.8K–$68K a year
- Skill demand
- Patient care52%Operations42%Excel31%Accounting4%of 99 similar entry-level jobs posted in the US this week
- Listed
- Oct 27, 2026 · still open
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About the Role
HJF is seeking a Preclinical Coordinator to provide administrative project oversight. This role will support the Preclinical Quality and Regulatory Affairs (PQRA) team, assisting with operational coordination and tracking for timely project delivery. The position involves interaction with specialized vendors and external collaborators to ensure efficient project execution.
Key Responsibilities
- Coordinate operational logistics for drug product package and labeling at qualified vendor facilities.
- Assist with coordination of operational logistics for drug product manufacturing, stability testing, and pharm/tox studies.
- Create and maintain operational tracking files, including deliverable tracking, inventory tracking (and projected use of inventory), expenditure tracking, and others.
- Assist with reconciliation of tracked discrepancies (inventory, invoices, etc.).
- Provide administrative support to the preclinical team, including scheduling meetings, drafting slides, minutes, and other administrative documents.
- May perform other duties as assigned or directed by the supervisor, including attendance and participation in required training.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- Bachelor's Degree required. Sufficient Experience may be acceptable without a degree.
- Minimum of 0 - 2 years' experience required.
Qualifications
- Excellent written and verbal communication, with strong attention to detail, follow-through, and documentation.
- Experience reconciling financial spreadsheets helpful for expenditure tracking.
- Experience scheduling meetings and documenting meeting minutes helpful.
- Knowledge of organizational objectives, the federal budget process, and office automation helpful.
- Ability to work completely independently, use sound judgement in solving problems.
- Ability to coordinate many complex systems and programs simultaneously.
- Good communications skills essential.
Physical Capabilities
- Lifting: Requires lifting materials up to 10 lbs.
- Ability to stand or sit at a computer for prolonged periods.
Work Environment
- Primarily an office setting.
Compensation
- Annual salary range: $52,800-$68,000. Actual salary determined by experience and education.