Remote Research Project Coordinator (Federally Funded)

Actalent; United States; Remote; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental & vision

401(k) Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Short and long-term disability

PTO / Vacation / Sick Leave

Remote work options

Job summary

Actalent is seeking a Project Coordinator for a remote contract role supporting federally funded research programs and scientific initiatives. You will coordinate activities, maintain timelines, and assist with reporting across multiple stakeholders while leveraging Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

The role requires 2+ years in project coordination or related fields, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of project coordination, program coordination, healthcare operations, research administration, or related field.
• Experience supporting scientific, healthcare, academic, or research-focused organizations.
• Experience supporting 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 milestones and deliverables are on schedule.
• Support reporting requirements for federally sponsored and industry-supported projects.
• Facilitate clear and timely communication among multiple stakeholders across scientific, healthcare, academic, and research-focused organizations.
• Coordinate and schedule meetings, prepare agendas, track action items, and follow up on next steps.
• Track project deliverables and ensure proper documentation and organized filing of materials.
• Collaborate with operations and leadership to gather information and compile reports across departments.
• Assist with administration and operations related to research programs, including healthcare operations and research administration tasks.

Skills

2+ years experience

Microsoft Office

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Remote work readiness

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Outlook

Job description

Actalent is seeking a Project Coordinator for a remote contract role supporting federally funded research programs and scientific initiatives. You will coordinate activities, maintain timelines, and assist with reporting across multiple stakeholders while leveraging Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook.

The role requires 2+ years in project coordination or related fields, strong organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.