Grants & Research Operations Specialist

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute; Medford (MA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA seeks a Research Administrator to manage research portfolios for multiple laboratories and disease centers under direction. The role involves coordinating with central offices, preparing sponsored research applications, and overseeing financial management across diverse funding types.

Located in the Boston area, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in cancer research and patient care.

Qualifications

• Experience managing sponsored research pre-award activities.
• Experience with post-award financial management and reporting.
• Familiarity with NIH Grants Policy and institutional policies.

Responsibilities

• Handle grant preparation and submission logistics under supervision.
• Manage financial reporting, spending tracking, and milestone reporting for funded projects.
• Review and process purchase requests, invoices, and cost allocations for labs and centers.
• Support HR processes: salary offers, visas, MERIT/equity actions, and offboarding tasks.
• Ensure compliance with internal policies and external funding requirements; liaise with Grants & Contracts and OGC.

Skills

Grant administration

Post-award portfolio mgmt

Procurement & billing

HR & onboarding

Compliance & policy

Cross-functional coordination

Job description

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA seeks a Research Administrator to manage research portfolios for multiple laboratories and disease centers under direction. The role involves coordinating with central offices, preparing sponsored research applications, and overseeing financial management across diverse funding types.

Located in the Boston area, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in cancer research and patient care.