Research Grants & Finance Administrator

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

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA seeks a Research Administrator for the Department of Medical Oncology and the Division of Hematologic Neoplasia and Hematologic Malignancies. You will manage research portfolios across laboratories and disease centers, coordinating with faculty, Grants & Contracts, and Research Finance to ensure timely proposals and compliant financial administration.

Under direction and moderate supervision, you will support pre-award and post-award activities,

Qualifications

• Administrative aspects of grant preparation for sponsored research applications.
• Post-award portfolio management and financial reporting.
• Liaise with central offices and compliance processes.

Responsibilities

• Grant Preparation: manage all administrative aspects of grant prep and ensure deadlines.
• Portfolio Management: handle financial management of sponsored and institutional funds.
• Procurement: assist in purchasing requests and verify funds.
• Human Resources: assist in salary offers and budgeting processes.
• Compliance: ensure adherence to NIH policies and internal institute rules.

Job description

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston, MA seeks a Research Administrator for the Department of Medical Oncology and the Division of Hematologic Neoplasia and Hematologic Malignancies. You will manage research portfolios across laboratories and disease centers, coordinating with faculty, Grants & Contracts, and Research Finance to ensure timely proposals and compliant financial administration.

Under direction and moderate supervision, you will support pre-award and post-award activities,