Genetics Research Administrator - Grants & Budgets (Hybrid)

Boston Children’s Hospital; Boston (MA); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a Research Administrator in the Genetics Division. The hybrid role supports principal investigators with pre-award activities, grant submissions, and financial reporting to ensure regulatory compliance and timely renewals.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree (preferred) and about 1 year of research admin or financial experience, with strong communication and Excel skills to manage sponsors and internal offices effectively.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree preferred.
• 1 year of research administrative or financial experience.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and Excel.

Responsibilities

• Assists in pre-award functions such as preparing grant applications and ensuring sponsor guidelines compliance.
• Coordinates collection of grant materials and institutional reviews for timely submissions.
• Prepares financial transactions and approves purchase requisitions per policy.
• Interacts with Research Administration, Research Finance, Accounts Payable to resolve issues.
• Reviews financial reports to monitor grant expenses and assist PIs with spending plans.
• Supports grant/award renewals and closeout processes; participates in trainings.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Boston Children’s Hospital is seeking a Research Administrator in the Genetics Division. The hybrid role supports principal investigators with pre-award activities, grant submissions, and financial reporting to ensure regulatory compliance and timely renewals.

The position requires a Bachelor's degree (preferred) and about 1 year of research admin or financial experience, with strong communication and Excel skills to manage sponsors and internal offices effectively.