14 Research Grant jobs in the United States

Job DescriptionInnovative 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.QualificationsEducation: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.#LI-Hybrid#Jobs-IndeedAbout UsCedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.About the TeamCedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.

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 Princ Research, Medicine, Specialist, Department, Healthcare

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The Research Grants Specialist III ('RGS III') plays a vital role in supporting Women’s and Guerin Children’s academic research operations, including application preparation and submission, award activations, research study reporting, and financial management. The RGS-III works alongside Principal Investigators and other research staff to prepare funding proposals and grant submissions, project budgets and plans, and monitor expenses and reporting for awarded projects.

Under general supervision, the RGS III works with the Associate Director of Research Operations and Principal Investigators (PIs) in the oversight of all post-award grant administration processes of dedicated departments. Serves as key liaison between departments, research groups, Office of Research Administration (ORA), and accounting and finance departments. Performs post-award administrative functions, including preparing and/or reviewing budgets to ensure completeness and accuracy using knowledge of grant budgets, expenditure restrictions, and grant accounts. Monitors expenses, performs reconciliations and research related financial reporting of federal and non-federal grants and ensure compliance with all federal, state and local agencies including the National Institutes of Health (NIH), Department of Defense (DOD), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Institutional Review Board. Prepares and routes internal documents for signature and processing, works with PI's and ORA staff to submit all deliverables in a timely manner including: FFR's, No Cost Extensions, Carry Forward of Funds, executing subcontracts, etc.

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Independently performs all pre-award and post-award monthly financial projections, account reconciliations, cost transfers, progress reports, budget changes, salary allocation reviews, time and effort management reporting, purchase order reconciliation, and monitoring milestones, etc.
• Performs financial analysis and forecasting to identify relevant factor variances, formulate logical conclusions and devise alternate solutions as necessary.
• Reviews grant applications and post award management activities, develop logical solutions to difficult, unusual, or first-time problems, and provides solutions for action to leadership.
• Manages all deliverables including invoices and subcontract paperwork, complex financial reporting processes and fiscal responsibility for salary, supply costs, subcontracts.
• Mentors and trains grant management staff.

Education, Experience, Certification & Skills Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED required. Bachelor's Degree preferred.
• Five (5) years of progressively increasing pre and post award research grant experience or equivalent of education and experience required.
• 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.
• Experience in a basic laboratory environment or a sponsored research office strongly preferred.
• ACRP or SOCRA certification preferred.
• Familiarity with sponsors (e.g. NIH, DOD, CIRM) & reporting requirements strongly preferred.
• Experience with financial reporting & award management strongly preferred.

Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow's health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.

Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 886 licensed beds, 2,100 physicians, 2,800 nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.

• Provide post-award conferences for principal investigators and project directors, including requesting account setups, assigning new grant numbers, and obtaining access to the university's financial system.

• Manage financial aspects of grants, including reviewing requisitions, expenses, and personnel changes, including travel expenses, cash advances, travel authorizations, and purchasing card statements. Track funding restrictions and ensure proper spending.

• Provide technical assistance to faculty to obtain no-cost extensions from federal agencies and assist with budget amendments, annual reports, and final reports.

• Review, negotiate, and finalize grant agreements and sub-awards. Oversee the creation and modification of sub-awards. Manage sub-recipient performance (cost, schedule, delivery, and technical performance reporting)

• Assist with time and effort compliance reporting.

• Serve as lead to initiate Grantsmanship Institutes and/or conferences for the office each year.

• Coordinate workshops or training programs (one to include the Office of Business and Finance collaborations) for all current researchers on the research principles for grants and revisions.
• Update the OSP policy and procedures manual to ensure Office of Management and Budget Uniform Guidance for all federal agencies, State of Georgia business practices manuals, Title Ill policies and procedures, and university and Board of Regents policies and procedures.

• Attends meetings, conferences, and consortia assemblies where appropriate.

• Performs other duties as assigned by the Director of Sponsored Programs

• A baccalaureate degree in a course of study related to the occupational field is required Excellent communication and organizational skills are required.
• More than two years of related experience is required.

• A master's degree with 3 to 5 years of experience in grants and contract services is preferred.
• The ideal candidate will have a deep appreciation for the mission and aspirations of Fort Valley State University.

• Knowledge of grant regulations (both federal and non-federal) and funding sources to identify and secure funding.
• Strong communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills are crucial for dealing with internal and external stakeholders.
• Knowledge of Grants.gov, Research.gov, and other submitting portals.
• Proficiency in using computers and relevant software programs to manage your work effectively.