Research Grant Specialist - OB​/GYN & Pediatrics Hybrid

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The Research Grant Specialist I (RGSI) – Post-Award works with the Principal Investigator (PI) and senior level research administrators to monitor grant accounts and track expenses. Provides reconciliation and research related financial reporting of federal and non-federal grants. Serves as the liaison between departments or research groups, Sponsored Research & Funds Administration, Accounting and Finance departments. This role performs all post-award administrative functions including, but not limited to preparing and routing internal documents for signature and processing, maintaining clear understanding of grant budgets and expenditure restrictions.

Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local agencies including National Institute of Health (NIH), Department of Defense (DOD), Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the Institutional Review Board. This position will report to senior level research administrators for day-to-day supervision of work.

What are the Primary Duties and Responsibilities?

• Works as the liaison between departments or research groups and Sponsored Research & Funds Administration, Accounting, and Finance departments.
• Prepares and routes internal documents for signature and processing.
• Performs all post-award administrative functions.
• Monitors federal and non-federal grant accounts, tracks expenses, project reconciliation and research-related financial reporting.
• Performs necessary funding corrections via direct cost transfer requests (DCTRs).
• Assists in the development of financial projections for project account management.
• Assists in the development and submission of progress reports.
• May enter Notice of Awards (NOAs) details into databases.
• May assist in the preparation and submission of documentation required for research compliance.
• Participates in required training and education programs.
• Assists senior level research administrators and leadership on other activities as assigned.

Education, Experience & Skills Requirements:

• High School Diploma/GED required. Bachelor's degree preferred.
• One (1) year of experience in administration of research grants, or equivalent combination of experience and education required.
• Prior experience in grant administration, familiarity with Federal sponsors (e.g. NIH, DOD, etc) and Non-Federal sponsors strongly desired. Familiarity/experience with building budgets and basic financial reporting strongly preferred.
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills and understanding Grants, Manuscripts and Abstracts guidelines.
• Knowledge of general accounting and financial analysis required.
• Knowledge of People Soft strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and related applications required. Demonstrated ability to create and utilize Excel spreadsheets for budget and data tracking.
• 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

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.

• Job Identification 14182
• Legal Employer Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
• Department CSMC 8271100 OBGYN Professional Svcs
• Job Category Academic / Research
• Job Function Contract & Grant Budget/Fund
• Locations 6500 Wilshire Blvd, Los Angeles, CA, 90048, US (Hybrid)