Research Grant Specialist II - Department of Medicine - Hybrid

Cedars Sinai • Los Angeles, CA

126d • $71,219 - $121,076 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Research Grant Specialist works with Principal Investigator (PI) to complete and submit federal and non-federal grants and serves as the liaison between department or research groups and sponsored research funds administration, accounting, and finance departments. This role generally performs all Pre- and Post-award administrative functions, including, but not limited to, ensuring internal documents are prepared and routed for signature and processing, monitoring grant accounts, tracking all expenses, providing grant and financial reconciliation, and research-related financial reporting. Ensures compliance with all internal policies, federal and local agency requirements including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and local Institutional Review Board.

Requirements

• High School Diploma/GED is required.
• 3 years of proven experience in administration of research grants.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills and proven understanding of federal and major funding agency grant submission guidelines.
• Experience working with multi-PI proposals.
• Experience with preparation of general grant submission components, including the preparation of progress and financial reports, scientific manuscripts and abstracts.
• Proficiency with eRA commons, grants.gov, NIH Reporter, Federal Reporter, and other related proposal submission systems.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor's degree is preferred.
• Specialty research certification (CRA/CPRA/CFRA/SoCRA) is preferred.
• Experience in a basic laboratory environment or a sponsored research office strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• May contribute content to standard sections of grant applications.
• Monitors Time & Effort for accurate reporting and performs necessary funding corrections via direct cost transfer requests.
• Responsible for grant close-out.
• Finds opportunities for research funding opportunities.
• May negotiate budgets for clinical trials.
• May assist with research participant billing.
• Maintains research practices using Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations and applicable law.
• Participates in required training and education programs.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Religious, Grantmaking, Civic, Professional, and Similar Organizations
• Education Level: High school or GED