Research Administrator I

Location: Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Salary: $26.00–$45.50 per hour

Company

hirify.global advances cures and prevention for pediatric catastrophic diseases through research and treatment.

What you will do

• Support investigators and staff throughout grant and contract proposal submissions.
• Assist with sponsored program administration, including proposal documents, budgets, subawards, and award lifecycle management.
• Interpret and apply federal, sponsor, and regulatory requirements.
• Coordinate with research teams and sponsor institutions to resolve issues.
• Assist with negotiating standard terms and conditions for non-industrial sponsored research agreements.
• Prepare, revise, and finalize project budgets and budget justifications.

Requirements

• Onsite position in Memphis, Tennessee, United States.
• Bachelor's degree required; candidates graduating in 2026 are welcome to apply.
• Strong attention to detail, organization, and accuracy.
• Ability to interpret sponsor guidelines and regulatory documents.
• Some experience with grants, sponsored programs administration, and related regulations is preferred.

Nice to have

• Knowledge of NIH, NSF, and private funding foundations.
• Experience working with research sponsors.
• Creative approach to streamlining processes and improving outcomes.

Culture & Benefits

• Comprehensive training and coaching programs.
• Professional development and career growth opportunities.
• Mission-driven work supporting pediatric healthcare research.
• Benefits package available through St. Jude.

Hiring process

• Recruiting decisions include human review and engagement; technology may support parts of the process.