Research Grants & Operations Administrator

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

Job summary

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute seeks a Research Administrator for the Department of Medical Oncology and the Division of Hematologic Neoplasia and Hematologic Malignancies in Boston. The role coordinates pre-award and post-award activities and liaises with central offices and researchers to ensure compliant administration of sponsored and institutional funds.

You will work under direction to prepare grant materials, manage budgets, and support accounting and procurement processes.

Qualifications

• Experience with sponsored research administration across pre-award and post-award activities.
• Ability to liaise with central offices and researchers.
• Knowledge of NIH Grants Policy Statement and related compliance processes.

Responsibilities

• Grant preparation (pre-award): manage administrative aspects of sponsor applications and deadlines.
• Portfolio management (post-award): manage financials, reporting, and expenditures.
• Procurement: approve purchase requests, verify funds and allocate expenses.
• Human Resources: onboarding, salary offers, merit and promotions processing.

Job description

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute seeks a Research Administrator for the Department of Medical Oncology and the Division of Hematologic Neoplasia and Hematologic Malignancies in Boston. The role coordinates pre-award and post-award activities and liaises with central offices and researchers to ensure compliant administration of sponsored and institutional funds.

You will work under direction to prepare grant materials, manage budgets, and support accounting and procurement processes.