Research Grant Specialist II - Academic Pathology

Cedars-Sinai•Los Angeles, CA

2d•$72,654 - $123,510

About The Position

The Research Grant Specialist works with principal investigators to complete and submit federal and non-federal grants and serves as a liaison between departments or research groups and sponsored research funds administration, accounting, and finance departments. The role generally performs pre- and post-award administrative functions, including preparing and routing internal documents for signature and processing, monitoring grant accounts, tracking expenses, reconciling grant and financial records, and preparing research-related financial reports. The specialist ensures compliance with internal policies and procedures and federal and local agency requirements, including Food and Drug Administration (FDA) requirements and local Institutional Review Board requirements. The role also monitors Time & Effort reporting, handles funding corrections through direct cost transfer requests, closes out grants, identifies funding opportunities, and may negotiate clinical trial budgets or assist with research participant billing. Research practices must follow Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines, and patient confidentiality must be maintained according to HIPAA and applicable law. The position participates in required training and education programs.

Requirements

High school diploma required.
Three years of experience administering research grants, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with cross-functional teams.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and a solid understanding of federal and major funding agency grant submission guidelines.
Experience working with multi-PI proposals.
Experience preparing general grant submission components, including progress and financial reports.
Experience preparing scientific manuscripts and abstracts.
Proficiency with eRA Commons, Grants.gov, NIH RePORTER, Federal Reporter, and other related proposal submission systems.
Knowledge of expense-tracking software, general accounting, and financial analysis.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and Outlook, and related applications.
Ability to create and use Excel spreadsheets for budget and data tracking.
Ability to identify problems and resolve them independently using initiative.
Ability to handle multiple tasks with short timelines, prioritize work, and complete assignments accurately and on time.
Ability to work independently, set priorities, and manage multiple detail-oriented tasks.
Highly organized, patient, persistent, and able to execute assigned tasks with minimal supervision.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor's degree.
Knowledge of PeopleSoft.

Responsibilities

Work with principal investigators to complete and submit federal and non-federal grants.
Serve as liaison between departments or research groups and sponsored research funds administration, accounting, and finance departments.
Perform pre- and post-award administrative functions.
Prepare and route internal documents for signature and processing.
Monitor grant accounts, track expenses, reconcile grant and financial records, and prepare research-related financial reports.
Monitor Time & Effort for accurate reporting and make necessary funding corrections through direct cost transfer requests.
Complete grant closeout.
Identify research funding opportunities.
May negotiate budgets for clinical trials.
May assist with research participant billing.
Ensure compliance with internal policies and procedures and applicable federal and local agency requirements, including FDA and local Institutional Review Board requirements.
Maintain research practices in accordance with Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
Maintain patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations and applicable law.
Participate in required training and education programs.