Research Grants Specialist II

University of Louisville • Aurora, CO

2d • $61,147 - $65,000 • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Louisville is seeking a Research Grants Specialist II to direct day-to-day operations for multiple large research projects, primarily conducted in the Brown Cancer Center. The position manages study operations, regulatory requirements and reporting, project finances, participant support, and dissemination activities. The role includes research participant recruitment and consent, coordination with patients, caregivers, clinical teams, research staff, and study partners, as well as financial and legal navigation support in partnership with UofL Health staff.

The position is grant funded and will end when grant funding ends. It is in-person in Louisville, Kentucky; relocation expenses are not provided, and the University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a work visa. The target compensation is $61,147–$65,000, with salary commensurate with experience. Work is primarily during typical Monday–Friday office hours, though some duties take place on evenings and weekends. Research-related domestic travel is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
• Strong organization and record-keeping skills, attention to detail, and ability to set and manage priorities under time pressure.
• Ability to follow protocols and record biophysical and electronic data.
• Knowledge of financial and legal issues affecting patients, preferably in oncology, and understanding of financial and legal navigation services.
• Knowledge of remote technology such as Zoom and Skype.
• Outcome- and deadline-oriented approach and ability to build relationships with interdisciplinary clinical partners.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Outlook calendar, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to learn NVivo qualitative data management software and transcription cleaning.
• Knowledge of state, CHFS, and funder guidelines; IRB submissions and continuing reviews; and federal and state regulations concerning the ethics of human-subject research.
• Knowledge of grant budget management compliance guidelines and research account practices and principles.
• Knowledge of human-subject research.

Nice To Haves

• Previous experience with human research protocols or research involving human subjects.
• Experience collecting a variety of types of data.
• Experience managing grant budgets.
• Familiarity with IRB policies and procedures.
• Familiarity with financial and legal navigation programs.
• Project Coordinator or Research Associate experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day management of studies, including developing and managing timelines and coordinating meetings with research teams and study partners.
• Coordinate intervention sessions and data collection with patients, caregivers, and clinical teams.
• Coordinate financial and legal navigation services with UofL Health staff and provide financial and legal navigation assistance.
• Prepare Institutional Review Board submissions and amendments, continuing reviews, and reports; monitor studies for IRB adherence.
• Consent research participants and support participant recruitment.
• Purchase project supplies, order intervention printing, manage the ProCard, serve as fund custodian for participant and site incentives, and process participant incentives.
• Train intervention nurses and support data collection and informed consent.
• Prepare manuscripts, PowerPoints, and abstracts.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time