Research Grant Specialist II - Department of Medicine - Hybrid
Job Description
Job Description
Innovative care begins with research!
We invite you to consider this phenomenal chance to create a difference in the lives of countless patients by working together in the world of research. Apply today!
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.
Primary Job Duties and 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.
This role follows a hybrid work schedule; however, we can only consider applicants who will be able to commute to our Los Angeles work location a few times per week. If hired you must reside in the commutable area.
Qualifications
Education:
- High School Diploma/GED is required.
- Bachelor's degree is preferred.
Certifications/Licenses:
- Specialty research certification (CRA/CPRA/CFRA/SoCRA) is preferred.
Experience and Skills:
- 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.
- Experience in a basic laboratory environment or a sponsored research office strongly preferred.
This role follows a hybrid work schedule; however, we can only consider applicants who will be able to commute to our Los Angeles work location a few times per week. If hired you must reside in the commutable area.
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About Us
About the Team
Req ID : 11255
Working Title : Research Grant Specialist II - Department of Medicine - Hybrid
Department : Medicine - Admin
Business Entity : Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Job Category : Academic / Research
Job Specialty : Contract & Grant Budget/Fund
Overtime Status : EXEMPT
Primary Shift : Day
Shift Duration : 8 hour
Base Pay : $71,219.20 - $121,076.80


