Research Dev Associate II

Job Summary

Applicants: use your skills in another way—work in a collaborative, positive Research Administration environment with the opportunity to develop project management, scientific writing, and leadership skills. Be part of a team dedicated to supporting Huntsman Cancer Institute, an NCI-designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, to maximize its potential, excellence, and trajectory toward future goals.

This position will report to the Associate Director of Research Development, Huntsman Cancer Institute (HCI). This position is hybrid. The expectation is in office at least 1 day a week and remote up to 4 days. This may change based on departmental needs.

Huntsman Cancer Institute is committed to cancer prevention, care, and survivorship for all communities within the area we serve - which includes Idaho, Montana, Nevada, Utah, and Wyoming - with impact worldwide.

In your cover letter or during your interview process, we invite you to share how your professional experiences have prepared you to serve as a member of our team as we work to reduce the cancer burden experienced by all people and communities. This may include description of your prior experiences related to research, prevention, clinical care, community engagement/outreach, training, administration, or other areas relevant to Huntsman Cancer Institute's mission and this position.

Responsibilities

• Provide writing and editorial review of scientific grants and other scientific narratives, including nominations for honorary awards.
• Aid in the development of institutional and multi-project grant proposals by participating as a member of researcher teams.
• Track and manage progress of various projects.
• Maintain high standards for written work, with the goal to produce top-quality products that meet or exceed the guidelines and objectives of funding agencies.
• Provide detailed copy editing of written narratives and presentation slides, with strong attention to grammar, formatting, and style.
• Develop and maintain an awareness of HCI's strategic goals and accomplishments.

Target Characteristics: Analytical, creative, perceptive. Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail, while maintaining sight of the big picture. Conceptual thinker. Displays integrity. Hardworking, flexible, able to prioritize and to work under a deadline. Self-motivated; spots problems and proactively works to craft solutions. Extends and receives criticism and feedback thoughtfully. Works effectively with a variety of groups of individuals. Has a positive attitude; is approachable and generous. Strong eye for visual layout. Broad grasp of modern science techniques and approaches deriving from personal experience in a lab-based, population-based, or behavioral science setting.

This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.

Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required Nearly Continuously: Office environment. Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's degree + two years of related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience).

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

• Advanced degree in a life science (PhD, MD, MS), or related/equivalent area; two years of progressively more responsible scientific and/or writing/editorial experience.
• Understanding of scientific funding mechanisms and grant application processes a plus.
• Expertise with office and writing software (Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, EndNote).
• Basic graphics skills (Adobe Illustrator, InDesign) and an interest in design a plus.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN43740B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary:
Department: 01214 - HCI Research Admin Dept
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: 63,000 to 83,000
Close Date: 1/16/2026
Open Until Filled:

To apply, visit https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/193085