Biomedical Research Grants Coordinator

Knowesis Inc.; Frederick (MD); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health (PPO & HDHP)

Paid Time Off

Company Paid STD & LTD, and Basic Life Insurance

401(k) Company Match

Multiple Voluntary Products

Job summary

Knowesis Inc. is seeking a Biomedical Research Grants Coordinator based in Ft Detrick, MD. This hybrid role involves providing administrative oversight for research awards funded by CDMRP, covering all phases from pre-award to closeout.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor’s degree in biomedical science and experience in scientific record keeping. Strong organizational, communication, and writing skills are essential. Benefits include health plans, paid time off, and a 401(k) match.

Qualifications

• Experience with scientific record keeping and a basic understanding of the research grant funding processes.
• Strong communication, organization, and scientific writing skills.

Responsibilities

• Aid in the maintenance of award administrative records in the Electronic Grants System (EGS).
• Confirm that progress reports adhere to the appropriate template/format and reporting requirements.
• Evaluate projects for scientific and/or budgetary overlap.
• Update EGS to reflect appropriately formatted award outputs during the award period.
• Complete post-award follow-up to capture related publications, patents, presentations.
• Assist with award coding/classification, data capture, and alignment for reporting.

Skills

Scientific record keeping

Communication skills

Organization skills

Scientific writing

Education

Bachelor’s degree in biomedical science

Job description

Biomedical Research Grants Coordinator

Location: Ft Detrick, MD

Work Environment: Hybrid

Security Clearance: Public Trust

Status: Funded

Salary Range: $50,000 - $65,000

Brief Description: The Biomedical Research Grants Coordinator will provide administrative oversight for research awards funded by the Congressionally Directed Medical Research Programs (CDMRP), which supports innovative, high‑impact biomedical research to address critical gaps for military Service Members, Veterans, and the broader public. In this role, you will support multiple CDMRP portfolio areas and cover administrative functions that enable, document, and track CDMRP‑funded awards from pre‑award through closeout. You will collaborate with award management staff, investigators, and other team members to support award compliance and records management. To qualify you must possess U.S. citizenship without the need for sponsorship.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Aid in the maintenance of award administrative records in the Electronic Grants System (EGS).
• Confirm that progress reports adhere to the appropriate template/format and reporting requirements.
• Evaluate projects for scientific and/or budgetary overlap.
• Update EGS to reflect appropriately formatted award outputs (publications, patents, etc.) during the award period of performance and upon closeout.
• Complete post‑award follow‑up to capture related publications, patents, presentations, and follow‑on funding.
• Assist with award coding/classification, data capture, and alignment to facilitate portfolio analysis and reporting.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in biomedical science.
• Experience with scientific record keeping and a basic understanding of the research grant funding processes.
• Strong communication, organization, and scientific writing skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of biomedical and/or clinical research.
• Federal or Department of Defense work experience related to grants management.
• Prior experience working with CDMRP.

Benefits

• Health (PPO & HDHP)
• Paid Time Off
• Company Paid STD & LTD, and Basic Life Insurance
• 401(k) Company Match
• Multiple Voluntary Products

Knowesis is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all individuals based on merit and qualifications. We prohibit discrimination in all aspects of employment as required by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act and other applicable federal laws. Our company values all applicants and employees and fosters a work environment where everyone is treated with respect and dignity.