Grant Writer/Grant Management

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.