Grant Writer

Under the general direction of the Vice President for Research, the Grant Writer will research and identify grant opportunities, prepare comprehensive and interdisciplinary grant proposals, and manage the grant writing process from start to finish. This includes developing project plans, researching and preparing grant budgets, maintaining grant records, and supporting the administrative aspects of post-award grant processing for the Department of Research Operations. The successful candidate must have a demonstrated track record of writing successful grant proposals and possess strong project management, organizational, and communication skills. The grant writer is primarily responsible for identifying external funding opportunities for all faculty at the university and for the Office of Research.

The grant writer is primarily responsible for identifying external funding opportunities for all faculty at the university and for the Department of Research along with the preparation of the necessary documentation needed to apply for such grants.

Pay Range: $40-55/hr

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Required Skills & Experience

Master's Degree in related field (molecular biology)
5-10+ years of experience in Grant Writing with a focus on NIH and NSF grants
Strong knowledge of Biomedical research and using biomedical databases
Grant budget development and management experience
Knowledge of federal and university level regulations and funding policies
Excellent Writing skills

Nice to Have Skills & Experience

PhD

Benefit packages for this role will start on the 31st day of employment and include medical, dental, and vision insurance, as well as HSA, FSA, and DCFSA account options, and 401k retirement account access with employer matching. Employees in this role are also entitled to paid sick leave and/or other paid time off as provided by applicable law.