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About the Role

Support the Research Contracts Group by managing the full lifecycle of Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs), ensuring timely processing, execution, tracking, and shipment coordination. Serve as a key liaison between research scientists, legal teams, academic institutions, technology transfer offices, and internal operational teams in a fast-paced research environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage and process outgoing Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs) from initiation through execution and closure.
• Coordinate with internal stakeholders, legal counsel, academic scientists, and technology transfer offices regarding agreement status and requirements.
• Track and maintain agreement records, databases, effective dates, and contract documentation.
• Organize signatures, complete post-execution activities, and coordinate material shipments, including import/export documentation.
• Manage high-volume correspondence and prioritize multiple requests while maintaining accuracy and responsiveness.
• Support contract administration activities, including data entry, record management, filing, and meeting coordination.
• Ensure compliance with established processes and proactively identify solutions to operational challenges.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a scientific discipline; legal education or experience is a plus.
• 2–4 years of experience in contract administration, research operations, technology transfer, legal support, or related fields.
• Experience in pharmaceutical, biotechnology, academic research, or university environments preferred.
• Familiarity with Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs), contract management, or legal agreements.
• Understanding of scientific terminology, including reagents, antibodies, plasmids, DNA, and genetically modified animal models.
• Strong organizational, communication, critical thinking, and time-management skills.
• Proficiency with databases, Microsoft Office, and Google Workspace applications.

Skills

• Contract management
• Material Transfer Agreements (MTAs)
• Database proficiency
• Microsoft Office
• Google Workspace

Location

• South San Francisco, CA

Work Type

• Long Term Contract

Experience Level

• 2-4 years

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in a scientific discipline

Salary/Compensations

• $43.60/hr

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Paid Sick leave
• 401K

About the Company

• Our client is a world leader in diagnostics and life sciences.