Research Grants & Operations Administrator

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute

Arlington (MA)

On-site

USD 65,000 - 72,000

Full time

5 days ago

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Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, located in Boston, seeks a Research Administrator for the Department of Medical Oncology and the Division of Hematologic Neoplasia and Hematologic Malignancies. This role manages research portfolios across laboratories and Disease Centers, coordinating with Grants & Contracts, Research Finance, and other central offices under supervision.

The position collaborates with faculty to prepare sponsored research applications and to manage financial aspects of sponsored

Qualifications

Grant preparation administration for sponsored research applications and compliance.
Post-award portfolio management including reports and budget adherence.
Onboarding, salary offers, visa processing, and HR-related funding management.

Responsibilities

Grant Preparation (pre-award): manage all administrative aspects of sponsored research applications and deadlines.
Portfolio Management (post-award): prepare financial and narrative reports and ensure spending adheres to guidelines.
Procurement: approve purchase requests and verify funds are available and correctly allocated.
Human Resources: onboarding, salary offers, visa processing, merit/equity/promotions processing, funding allocation.
Compliance: advise researchers on policies, manage time and effort reporting, and ensure NIH/DFC policies compliance.
Cores, Centers and Chargebacks: assist pricing, billing, and revenue management.