Grant Writer

Maxonic Inc.; Palo Alto (CA); On-site; USD 78,419 - 111,688; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency based in California is seeking a Grant Writer to enhance research efforts by identifying funding opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a Master’s degree and significant experience in grant writing. Responsibilities include developing proposals for foundations, managing multiple deadlines, and collaborating with faculty. This position offers a competitive rate based on experience and requires on-site work.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in higher education or research environments.
• Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to translate research concepts clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate local and family foundation funding opportunities.
• Develop compelling proposals that advance community-focused research.
• Coordinate proposal timelines and ensure high-quality submissions.

Skills

Grant writing

Project management

Strong communication skills

Research compliance knowledge

Education

Master's degree

Tools

Research administration systems

Job description

Grant Writer

At Maxonic Inc., we maintain a close and long‑term relationship with our direct client. We are looking for a Grant Writer to support PCPH’s research efforts by identifying and pursuing funding opportunities with local and family foundations.

Work Schedule: On‑site
Rate: $69, based on experience.

Responsibilities

• Identify and evaluate local and family foundation funding opportunities.
• Develop compelling proposals that advance community‑focused research.
• Coordinate proposal timelines and ensure high‑quality submissions.
• Support faculty and research teams with grant strategy and preparation.
• Participate with principal investigators in the preparation of the administrative components of proposals within the parameters of sponsored and non‑sponsored research guidelines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with IRB processes and grant writing is highly desirable.
• Master’s degree is a must.
• 3+ years of experience in higher education or research environments.
• Experience writing and preparing grant proposals for federal, state, or foundation funding.
• Familiarity with client research administration systems and offices, including RMG, OSR, SeRA, Cayuse Proposals, FFIT/My Projects, eCertification, OPACS, and Authority Manager.
• Strong writing and editing skills with the ability to translate research concepts clearly.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.
>Strong collaboration and communication skills with faculty and research teams.
• Ability to report progress and priorities to executive leadership.

Requirements

• Proven experience in grant proposal development and submission for federal, state, and foundation funding in higher education.
• Project management skills to coordinate multiple proposals and deadlines simultaneously.
• Strong knowledge of research compliance, including IRB, NIH.

About Maxonic

Since 2002 Maxonic has been at the forefront of connecting candidate strengths to client challenges. Our award‑winning, dedicated team of recruiting professionals are specialized by technology, and will seek to find a position that meets the long‑term career needs of our candidates.

Please apply with your most current resume. Feel free to contact Jaspreet Singh ([e-mail] / [phone]) for more details.