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Research Grant Specialist II - Department of Medicine - Hybrid
Location: Los Angeles, California
Overview
Cedars-Sinai is a hub for biomedical research and a training center for future physicians and other healthcare professionals. By joining us in an academic role, you’ll be a part of formulating future ideas for discovery and then translating those discoveries into cures for the benefit and health of the Los Angeles community.
Success Profile
What makes a successful Research Grant Specialist II - Department of Medicine - Hybrid? Check out the traits we’re looking for and see if you have the right mix.
- Analytical
- Organized
- Deadline-oriented
- Adaptable
- Results-driven
- Problem-solver
Research Grant Specialist II - Department of Medicine - Hybrid
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 : CSMC 8270111 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
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We are caretakers and innovators committed to the pursuit of equitable healthcare. But health equity is not possible without representation. Our commitment to diversity goes beyond demographics or checking boxes. Our people must reflect the diverse identities, experiences and geographies of the communities and patients we serve – because that’s what our patients, colleagues and communities deserve Quality Care and Research—For All, By All.
Our compensation philosophy
We offer competitive total compensation that includes pay, benefits, and other recognition programs for our employees. The base pay range shown above takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions, including knowledge/skills; relevant experience and training; education/certifications/licensure; and other business and organizational factors. This base pay range does not include our comprehensive benefits package and any incentive payments that may be applicable to this role. Pay Transparency Non-Discrimination Provision (PDF).
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Cedars-Sinai does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of the race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, ancestry, physical or mental disability, legally protected medical condition (cancer-related or genetic characteristics or any genetic information), marital status, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age (40 or older), military and/or veteran status or any other basis protected by federal or state law. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact us by email at Applicant_Accommodation@cshs.org and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information. Requests for accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please note that only inquiries concerning a request for reasonable accommodation will be responded to from this email address.
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Career Path
We offer many career paths to support your immediate and future success.
- Research Lab Assistant
- Research Associate I
- Research Associate II
- Research Associate III
- Research Associate IV
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