Biochemistry Grants Administrator (Hybrid)

Washington University; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Research Administrator (Hybrid) in Biochemistry to support proposal preparation, submission, and post-award activities.

The role involves budgeting, justifications, and ensuring compliance with sponsor guidelines. You will collaborate with faculty, center directors, and staff to maintain accurate grant records, coordinate subcontracting, and manage complex sponsored projects across multiple units.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree plus experience preferred.
• 4 years of relevant experience; grants administration experience preferred.
• Proven ability to manage pre-award and post-award activities with oversight of budgets, reporting, and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage proposal/grant activities across pre-award and post-award lifecycle.
• Coordinate budgets, justifications, and regulatory compliance for complex proposals.
• Serve as liaison between faculty, chairs, and department admins to ensure timely submissions.
• Prepare and review agency forms, perform data entry in SUBS/Workday as needed.
• Monitor NOA reviews, maintain grant databases, and produce monthly financial reports.

Skills

Grant Administration

Analytical Thinking

Interpersonal Communication

Regulatory Compliance

Oral Communications

Written Communications

Leadership

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Master’s degree

Tools

IBM Cognos Analytics

Workday Software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Adobe Acrobat

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Research Administrator (Hybrid) in Biochemistry to support proposal preparation, submission, and post-award activities.

The role involves budgeting, justifications, and ensuring compliance with sponsor guidelines. You will collaborate with faculty, center directors, and staff to maintain accurate grant records, coordinate subcontracting, and manage complex sponsored projects across multiple units.