Research Administrator

Monell is a globally recognized non-profit research institute dedicated to advancing the science of taste, smell, and related senses. Located in the heart of Philadelphia’s education and life sciences community, Monell fosters interdisciplinary research that leads to meaningful scientific and societal impact.

The Office of Research Administration (ORA) supports this mission by providing high-quality administrative and compliance oversight for all sponsored projects. ORA is actively modernizing its operations, transitioning to a PI-centric support model, refining SOPs, and implementing grant life cycle technology.

Position Summary

The Grant Administrator manages a defined portfolio of Principal Investigators, providing full lifecycle support for all sponsored research activities. This includes proposal development, budget preparation, internal routing, award setup, subaward management, financial coordination, reporting, and closeout. The Grant Administrator plays a vital role in ensuring compliance with sponsor and institutional policies while supporting researchers through clear, proactive communication and high-quality administrative service.

Responsibilities

Qualifications

Work Environment & Schedule

This is a remote position, with occasional on-site meetings as needed and collaborates frequently with Research Administrators, the Business Office, Human Resources, Development and other departments, scientific staff, and external institutional partners. This role requires a highly motivated and proactive individual who can exercise sound judgment, anticipate needs, and collaborate with a team of highly skilled Research Administrators who independently drive projects and administrative processes.

Application Instructions

Please apply through our Career Center by following the link below.

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