Remote Research Project Coordinator

Actalent; Nashville (TN); Remote; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Project Coordinator for a home-based contract role supporting federally funded research programs and scientific initiatives. You will coordinate activities, maintain timelines, and support reporting while coordinating across multiple stakeholders.

You must thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and use Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook to create reports and communications that advance project goals.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in project coordination, program coordination, healthcare operations, research administration, or a related field.
• Experience supporting scientific, healthcare, academic, or research-focused organizations.
• Experience supporting academic or federally sponsored programs.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate day-to-day activities across a portfolio of federally funded research programs and scientific initiatives.
• Maintain project timelines and ensure key milestones and deliverables are completed on schedule.
• Support reporting requirements for federally sponsored and industry-supported projects, including preparing and organizing documentation.
• Facilitate clear and timely communication among multiple stakeholders across scientific, healthcare, academic, and research-focused organizations.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings, including preparing agendas, tracking action items, and following up on next steps.
• Track project deliverables and ensure proper documentation, version control, and organized filing of project materials.
• Collaborate with operations and leadership teams to gather information and compile reports across multiple departments.
• Assist with administration and operations related to research programs, including healthcare operations and research administration tasks as needed.
• Use Microsoft Office tools, particularly Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook, to create reports, presentations, and communications that support project goals.
• Work effectively in a fast-paced environment with tight timelines, adapting to changing priorities and needs.
• Support projects involving industry sponsors and federal contracts by helping to monitor progress and maintain compliance-related documentation.
• Leverage exposure to project management methodologies and project tracking systems to help monitor project status and elevate issues when necessary.

Skills

Project coordination

Documentation

Communication

Fast-paced environment

Tools

Microsoft Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Project Coordinator for a home-based contract role supporting federally funded research programs and scientific initiatives. You will coordinate activities, maintain timelines, and support reporting while coordinating across multiple stakeholders.

You must thrive in a fast-paced environment, manage multiple priorities, and use Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook to create reports and communications that advance project goals.