Project Manager - Chemistry
Listed on 2026-01-11
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Administrative/Clerical
Healthcare Administration -
Management
Scheduled Hours
37.5
Position SummaryDirects daily activities for operational functions, grants, contracts, funding and proposal submissions.
Job Description PrimaryDuties & Responsibilities
- Holds responsibility for day-to-day activities related to fiscal and administrative management, contracts, center and grant funds, multicomponent grants and subcontracts. Functions as the liaison between centralized grants administration and the lab to ensure all projects are funded appropriately and completed as planned.
- Monitors funds closely and provides projections and recommendations for resource allocations to grants and project/center funds to best use and plan resources for the lab. Coordinate with lab leadership, department, and centralized grant administrators to ensure funds are received, profiled, used, and closed appropriately.
- Coordinates and plans with PI, grants admin, and lab and department leadership for lab and center related financial management concerns.
- May assist with preparing submissions, especially related to budgeting and planning for future projects. This may include establishing or enhancing various contracts and contact with other centers, PIs, collaborating groups, etc., to facilitate collaboration and exchange of information for planning purposes.
- Assures adherence to grant, IRB and WashU accounting, and department guidelines for associated grants, projects and funds.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Location/Working Conditions
- Normal office environment.
- Typically sitting at desk or table.
- Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement (PC Typing).
- Office equipment.
The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.
Required QualificationsEducation:
Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.
Certifications /Professional Licenses:
No specific certification/professional license is required for this position.
Work Experience:
Relevant Experience (5 Years)
Skills:
Not Applicable
Driver’s License:
A driver's license is not required for this position.
More About This JobWashU seeks highly motivated individuals who are able to perform duties in a manner consistent with our core mission and guiding principles.
Preferred QualificationsEducation:
No additional education unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Certifications /Professional Licenses:
No additional certification/professional licenses unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Work Experience:
No additional work experience unless stated elsewhere in the job posting.
Skills:
Business Administration, Deadline Management, Grant Administration, Grants Management, Interpersonal Communication, Microsoft Office, Oral Communications, Prioritization, Written Communication
GradeG10
Salary Range$49,700.00 - $82,100.00 / Annually The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.
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