Research Administrator

Skip to main contentWe use cookies and other tools to enhance your experience on our website and to analyze our web traffic. For more information about these cookies and the data collected, please refer to our Privacy Policy.DeclineAccept CookiesSign InResearch Administrator page is loadedResearch AdministratorApplyremote typeHybrid: 2-3 days onsite/wklocationsBoston Job Posting Locationtime typeFull timeposted onPosted 28 Days Agojob requisition idJR-5626The Research Administrator for the Department of Medical Oncology and the Divisions of Molecular and Cellular Oncology and Solid Tumors RA is responsible for the management of the research portfolio(s) for one or more laboratories (and Disease Centers, as applicable) with direction and moderate supervision from their supervisor. The RA works with a diverse set of funding types including federal, industry, foundation, donor, institutional, chargeback, and clinical trials. The RA collaborates with faculty and researchers on the preparation of sponsored research applications and/or the financial management of sponsored and institutional funds; and is responsible for identifying problems and working with supervisor to resolve where necessary. The RA is responsible for liaising with Institute central offices such as Research Finance, Accounts Payable, Research Administration, Special Funds, Grants and Contracts, the Clinical Trials Office, Office of General Counsel, and the Innovations Office.Located in Boston and the surrounding communities, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is a leader in life changing breakthroughs in cancer research and patient care. We are united in our mission of conquering cancer, HIV/AIDS, and related diseases. We strive to create an inclusive, diverse, and equitable environment where we provide compassionate and comprehensive care to patients of all backgrounds, and design programs to promote public health particularly among high-risk and underserved populations. We conduct groundbreaking research that advances treatment, we educate tomorrow's physician/researchers, and we work with amazing partners, including other Harvard Medical School-affiliated hospitals. ResponsibilitiesPre-Award ManagementProactively works with faculty and/or professional staff to identify funding opportunities and prepare applications for grants in compliance with sponsor guidelines and Institute standards for excellence and timeliness.Responsible for the timely and accurate completion of entire proposal (excluding scientific content) for accuracy, presentation, and compliance. This includes but is not limited to all administrative pages, narratives for non-scientific areas of the grant (e.g., data sharing plan, resource sharing plan, human subjects, vertebrate animals, etc.), and appendicesResponsible for oversight of grant submittal process, including monitoring the application review process and submitting supplemental information. Works with faculty to review summary sheets and plan responses/revised applications, if applicable, and complete any JIT or program requests.Assists with all progress reports and ensures compliance and responsiveness with sponsor guidelines and requests. Portfolio Management (post-award)Upon award, finalizes the budget and works with Grants & Contracts and Research Accounting to get the award set up properly in a timely manner.Reviews Notice of Award for any budgetary or other restrictions/requirements. Works with faculty to assure understanding of reporting and other requirements of PI.Reviews budget adjustments, restrictions, required responses with faculty and ensures a timely response to the sponsor. Manages budget spending to guidelines, monitoring and reviewing allocation of research funds, grant balances and charges, ensuring appropriate use of funds under investigator control, both in terms of sponsor/external regulations and Institute policy. Calculates overhead and fringe benefit charges; purchases equipment; ensures payment of salaries; and...