Research Administrator

Boston, MA

This temp to perm role has a mix of financial and research duties. Great growth opportunity! 1. Assists in pre-award functions such as preparing grant applications to ensure conformity with relevant sponsor guidelines, regulations and hospital policy. Coordinates collection of grant application materials and receipt of institutional reviews and approvals to ensure timely submission. May assist in budget preparation as needed. 2. Prepares financial transactions, such as employee travel and other reimbursements, approves purchase requisitions in accordance with sponsor and hospital policy. 3. Works with appropriate institutional central offices (Research Administration, Research Finance, Accounts Payable, etc.) to troubleshoot and resolve matters. 4. Assists in the review of financial reports to monitor grant expenses to ensure compliance with sponsored award terms/conditions. Assists in preparing effort and financial reports for Principal Investigators to assist them in monitoring spending rates and planning for future spending needs. 5. Participates in timely grant/award renewal process and the orderly closeout of sponsored activities. 6. Attends institutional training to keep skills current and knowledge up-to-date on sponsor regulations, Hospital policies, and emerging technologies. Department Ideals: Someone who has some sort of accounting or finance background. As long as candidates meet minimum qualifications, less experience has worked out better in the past. Ideally have some research/grants experience. Have had good experiences with folks coming out of research/sciences experience before (past few Research Administrators have been lab managers and high level research assistants. Education: Bachelor’s preferred, high school diploma required. Business Administration or Public Health major preferred. Work: 2 years of research administrative experience OR Bachelor’s degree 1. Analytical skills to resolve complex problems. 2. Strong verbal and written communication skills. 3. Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and database applications. Job Type: Full-time Pay: $30.00 - $34.00 per hour

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Administrative

Posted on Mar 19, 2021