at Northwestern University in

Evanston, Illinois, United States Job Description Job Opening Id:

54451

Department:

CSB - Ctr for

Syn Bio Salary/Grade:

EXS/5

Job Summary:

Provides management for an education, research &/or operations program/project, recommending goals, assessing feasibility and ongoing performance & providing day-to-day oversight of administrative & operational functions. The program/project is summarized below. The AI-Driven, Rapid, Experimental Automation Machine (DREAM) Cloud Lab for Protein Engineering aims to be a national user facility that will accelerate the engineering of proteins for a range of important biotechnology applications spanning manufacturing, materials, medicine, waste recycling, agriculture, food, mining and more. Through creating and operating an automated cell-free protein synthesis and characterization wet-lab, connected through an AI-directed protein design-build-test-learn framework, DREAM will enable users from across the U.S. to engineer custom proteins in rapid, automated, accessible and reliable steps instead of the months to years required with current practices. DREAM will be housed in the Northwestern Center for Synthetic Biology (NU CSB), a world-renowned center for engineering impactful biotechnologies. DREAM is seeking a Project Coordinator who will support day-to-day operations, working closely with the Operations Director and the Node Director, Professor Julius Lucks, to ensure efficient execution across technical and administrative activities. This role will focus on coordination, logistics, and program support (e.g., helping track deliverables, manage communications, and support operations across wet lab, automation, and data science teams). The position is well-suited for a highly organized individual who thrives in a fast-paced, interdisciplinary environment and can manage multiple priorities with strong attention to detail.

Key Responsibilities:

Support daily program operations under the direction of the Operations Director Maintain shared resources, including spreadsheets, reports, and tracking systems Assist with coordination across wet lab, automation, and computational teams Assist with tracking budgets, reconciling expenses, and financial reporting Process purchasing and ordering (including iBuyNU or equivalent systems) Support preparation of grant reports and documentation Coordinate logistics for meetings, workshops, and seminars Manage schedules, agendas, and follow-up materials Assist with we To view full details and how to apply, please login or create a Job Seeker account