Grant Writer

Grant Writer

DotLab is transforming the diagnosis and management of endometriosis, a disease that affects 1 in 10 women worldwide and currently requires surgery to diagnose. The disease is the cause of over half of unexplained infertility, and is a primary source of pelvic pain.

DotLab, a personalized medicine company focused on women's health, is looking for a Grant Writer to lead the preparation and submission of grant proposals to NIH and other government agencies. This role involves working closely with our scientific team to develop high-quality, scientifically accurate grant applications that align with our product roadmap and technical focus.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and match granting agencies' research needs with DotLab's product roadmap and technical focus.
• Conduct literature and product searches to assess novel advancements and their relevance to DotLab's research objectives.
• Collaborate with technical and business staff to develop and transform ideas into compelling grant proposals.
• Maintain comprehensive and up-to-date knowledge of platform technological advances and relevant market areas to identify and solicit grants.
• Manage multiple deadlines and deliverables for various grant proposals concurrently.
• Conceptualize and execute high-quality, cogent, and clear written applications, translating complex scientific content into terms that appeal to both expert and general scientific reviewers.
• Assist with assembling scientific documents for each grant, including large institutional grants, annual reports, and progress reports for awarded grants.

Requirements:

• PhD preferred; Master's degree in biology, biochemistry, biomedical engineering, or other life sciences required.
• Minimum of 1 year of scientific writing experience, preferably in a healthcare, research, or academic environment.
• Proven experience in writing grants, including NIH SBIR proposals or other funding mechanisms.
• Strong research and analytical skills, with the ability to perform literature searches and critically evaluate scientific content.
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills, with a strong command of the English language.
• Ability to work autonomously, manage multiple concurrent projects, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Additional Qualifications:

• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills, with a curiosity and inquisitiveness in research methodology.
• Strong relationship-building skills, with the ability to work collaboratively in a team environment.
• Flexibility to handle changing priorities and multiple deadlines while maintaining high-quality final products.
• Ethical practice with personal and professional integrity, building trust and rapport with clients and team members.