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.  

The Division of Population Sciences seeks a Research Administrator to work in the McGraw/Patterson Center for Population Sciences. This growing and innovative center is committed to population-based research as a means to detect cancer early, prevent cancer at the community-based level, identify and evaluate cancer risk in high-risk populations, and measure the quality and outcomes of cancer therapy.

The Research Administrator will provide grants management support to the faculty in the Division Population Sciences. The award winning Population Science's business office includes research administrators, administrative assistants, and program managers from diverse backgrounds with unique experience and expertise. The business office works collaboratively to support faculty conducting dry lab research and we are seeking motivated help to grow our team. 

• The Research Administrator II is responsible for the management of the research portfolios with increasing complexity for multiple laboratories and completes work independently with limited direction and supervision from their supervisor.
• The RA II is responsible for a diverse set of funding types including federal, industry, foundation, donor, institutional, chargeback, and clinical trials. The RA II collaborates with and advises faculty and researchers on the preparation of sponsored research applications and/or the financial management of sponsored and institutional funds; and is responsible for problem solving on behalf of the department.
• The RA II is responsible for collaborating 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.
• In addition to grant management responsibilities, the RA II may manage special projects/assignments either within the department or across departments and may represent the Department at Institutional Committees/ Workgroups.

The RA II is responsible for the following primary functions, with limited direction and supervision: 

• Grant Preparation (pre-award)
• Portfolio Management (post-award)
• Procurement
• Human Resources
• Compliance
• Cores, Centers and Chargebacks

• Bachelor’s degree preferred
• Minimum of 2 years experience preferred

At Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, we work every day to create an innovative, caring, and inclusive environment where every patient, family, and staff member feels they belong.  As relentless as we are in our mission to reduce the burden of cancer for all, we are equally committed to diversifying our faculty and staff.  Cancer knows no boundaries and when it comes to hiring the most dedicated and diverse professionals, neither do we. If working in this kind of organization inspires you, we encourage you to apply.

Dana-Farber Cancer Institute is an equal opportunity employer and affirms the right of every qualified applicant to receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, disability, age, ancestry, military service, protected veteran status, or other groups as protected by law.