Research Administrator III

Research Administrator (Ra) III

The Research Administrator (RA) III works under the direction of the Program Operations Director and senior staff to plan for and ensure compliant and effective funding, budget and regulatory administration and general administrative support for one or several Principal Investigators (PIs) and their labs / departments. The RA works in an autonomous manner and exercises independent judgment to make appropriate decisions. The position is responsible for completing non-scientific funding proposal content and tasks, managing sponsored award accounts, partnering with PI and study teams to advise on relevant manners, and developing effective solutions to related issues through collaboration with program administrative staff, study team members, and multiple Fred Hutch departments.

Candidates must include a cover letter as part of their application to be considered. This is a hybrid role and will have the opportunity to work partially at our campus and remotely.

Responsibilities

Pre-Award

• Work closely with PIs and study teams to prepare and submit grant and contract applications to funding agencies, ensuring all forms are completed correctly and fully, award eligibility requirements are met, and institutional review is obtained.
• Create and communicate timelines, monitor progress, and take further action as needed.
• With input from investigators and senior staff, develop budget and related administrative portions of applications including drafting sub-components.
• Anticipate potential challenges or delays and work to proactively address.

Post-Award

Administrative Support

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Please include a cover letter with your application to be considered. The annual base salary range for this position is from $82,846 to $124,238, and pay offered will be based on experience and qualifications. This position may be eligible for relocation assistance. This position may be eligible for a sign-on bonus. This role will have the opportunity to work partially at our campus and remotely. Fred Hutchinson Cancer Center offers employees a comprehensive benefits package designed to enhance health, well-being, and financial security. Benefits include medical / vision, dental, flexible spending accounts, life, disability, retirement, family life support, employee assistance program, onsite health clinic, income-based child care subsidy, tuition reimbursement, paid vacation (22 days per year), paid sick leave (up to 30 calendar days per occurrence of a qualifying reason), paid holidays (13 days per year), and paid parental leave (up to 4 weeks).

Additional Information

We are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Vietnam Era Veterans Readjustment Assistance Act (VEVRAA) Employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, sex, age, disability (physical or mental), marital or veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, political ideology, or membership in any other legally protected class. We desire priority referrals of protected veterans. If due to a disability you need assistance / and or a reasonable accommodation during the application or recruiting process, please send a request to Human Resources at hrops@fredhutch.org or by calling 206-667-4700.