Remote Project Coordinator for Federally Funded Research

Actalent; Atlanta (GA); Remote; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Project Coordinator (Home-Based) to manage a portfolio of federally funded research programs. You will coordinate activities, maintain timelines, and support reporting across scientific initiatives in a primarily remote setup with occasional onsite Atlanta meetings.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle multiple priorities. Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite and excellent communication are essential.

Qualifications

• 2+ years in project coordination or related field.
• Experience supporting scientific, healthcare, or research-focused organizations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day activities across a portfolio of federally funded research programs and scientific initiatives.
• Maintain project timelines and ensure milestones are met.
• Support reporting requirements for federally sponsored projects.
• Facilitate clear communication among stakeholders across academia, healthcare, and industry.
• Schedule meetings, prepare agendas, track actions, and follow up on next steps.
• Track deliverables and maintain documentation and version control.
• Collaborate with operations and leadership to compile reports.
• Assist with administration and operations related to research programs.

Skills

Project coordination

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Multi-tasking

Tools

Microsoft Office

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Project Coordinator (Home-Based) to manage a portfolio of federally funded research programs. You will coordinate activities, maintain timelines, and support reporting across scientific initiatives in a primarily remote setup with occasional onsite Atlanta meetings.

The role requires strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and ability to handle multiple priorities. Proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite and excellent communication are essential.