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Cedars-Sinai · 10 hours ago

Research Grant Specialist II - Academic Pathology

Los Angeles, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$71K/yr - $121K/yr

3+ years exp

Cedars-Sinai is a leading medical center that fosters an academic culture for collaborative research. The Research Grant Specialist II will work with principal investigators to manage federal and non-federal grants, ensuring compliance and effective financial reporting while supporting research initiatives.

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Comp. & Benefits

Responsibilities

Works with principal investigator to complete and submit federal and non-federal grants

Works as the liaison between department or research group and sponsored research funds administration, accounting, and finance departments

Generally, performs all Pre-and Post- award administrative functions

Ensures internal documents are prepared and routed for signature and processing

Monitors grant accounts, tracks all expenses, provides grant and financial reconciliation, and research-related financial reporting

Monitors Time & Effort for accurate reporting and performs necessary funding corrections via direct cost transfer requests

Responsible for grant close out

Identifies opportunities for research funding opportunities

May negotiate budgets for clinical trials

May assist with research participant billing

Ensures compliance with internal policies and procedures, all federal and local agencies including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and local Institutional Review Board

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

Qualification

Research grant administrationFederal grant submissionFinancial reportingERA commons proficiencyPeopleSoft knowledgeMicrosoft Office proficiencyCommunication skillsProblem-solving abilityOrganizational skills

Required

High School Diploma is required

Three (3) years of experience in administration of research grants, or equivalent combination of education and experience

Establishes effective working relationships with cross-functional team(s)

Excellent verbal/written communication skills and solid 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

Experience with preparation of 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 required

Knowledge of general accounting and financial analysis required

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and related applications required

Demonstrated ability to create and utilize Excel spreadsheets for budget and data tracking

Ability to identify problems and resourcefulness to resolve them independently using own initiative

Able to handle multiple tasks with short timelines, to prioritize work, and to complete assignments in a timely, accurate manner

Ability to work independently, set priorities and handle multiple tasks requiring attention to detail

Must be highly organized, patient, persistent, and require minimal supervision in execution of assigned tasks

Preferred

Bachelor's Degree

Knowledge of PeopleSoft

Company

Cedars-Sinai

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Since its beginning in 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the healthcare needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, continually setting new standards for quality and innovation in patient care, research, teaching and community service.

Founded in 1902

Los Angeles, California, USA

10001+ employees