[Hiring] Senior Specialist - Research Services @The Wistar Institute

Role Description

The Wistar Institute has an opening for a Senior Specialist, Research Services to join the Research and Administrative Services department. In cooperation with the Vice President of Research & Administrative Services, this individual will provide Wistar faculty and scientific staff with non-financial pre- and post-award grants administration support.

• Maintain and monitor pre- and post-award deliverable pipelines for a select group of Principal Investigator (PI) portfolios.
• Compile and submit grant proposals and post-award reports in cooperation with the PIs.
• Maintain current knowledge of federal grant deadlines, requirements, and regulations.
• Coordinate with various administrative offices on grant-related matters including finance, legal, development, science administration, HR, IT, and operations.
• Serve as a backup Signing Official when needed.

Qualifications

• A Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent combination of education and experience) required, preferably in a business-related field.
• A minimum of 5 years in grants administration is required.
• Knowledge of pre- and post-award grants administration.
• Knowledge of NIH application requirements and policy regulations.
• Experience managing complex grant submissions and awards.
• Experience managing multiple PI grant portfolios.
• Experience with grant submissions and management portals such as NIH eRA Commons, Research.gov, eBRAP, and Proposal Central.
• Knowledge of NIH Public Access Policy.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, and Sharepoint.
• Strong analytical, communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills.

Requirements

• This is a fully remote position; however, candidates must reside in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, or Delaware.
• Successful candidate may need to attend meetings or otherwise be present in our Philadelphia office when necessary.

Benefits

• Salary Range: $62,284 - $77,858.
• Comprehensive benefits package including Medical, Dental, and Vision health coverage.
• Paid vacation, sick time, and observed holidays.
• Retirement program with a defined contribution (403(b)).
• Long term and short-term disability coverage.
• Tuition benefits.

Company Description

The Wistar Institute is located in the University City area of Philadelphia, in the heart of the University of Pennsylvania Campus. Wistar provides resources to its faculty and staff that enable them to conduct cutting-edge collaborative research and provides for outstanding intellectual environments and state-of-the-art facilities.

• Research discoveries conducted at Wistar have led to the development of vaccines.
• Identification of genes associated with cancers.
• Development of many other significant research technologies and tools.

We offer a competitive salary and an excellent benefits package.

For more information about The Wistar Institute visit our website at www.wistar.org .