@mixi,
I agree with the other responses, however I also think this phrase:
first research project at my facility
is a little awkward. I propose the following:
first research project undertaken at my facility
or
first research project executed at my facility
Also, please note: The way you have written your sentence suggests that the research project was indeed the very first one carried out (executed, undertaken) at this facility, independent of any contribution made by you. If you really intend to identify this as the first research project that
you were involved in, then a further rewrite would be needed.