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Research Grant Specialist I - Regenerative Medicine Institute
Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
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Research Grant Specialist I - Regenerative Medicine Institute

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center

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Posted:
February 21, 2021
Location:
Los Angeles, California
Salary:
Open
Category:
Staff/Administrative

The Cedars-Sinai Board of Governors Regenerative Medicine Institute (RMI) brings together research faculty and clinicians to provide a true "bench to bedside" organization. Our aim is to prevent and treat the world's most prevalent diseases through cell revitalization and transplantation.

As part of the RMI team, the Research Grant Specialist I (RGSI) Pre- and Post- Award works with PI's and senior level research administrators to complete and prepare for submittal of federal, non-federal and foundation grants. Serves as the liaison between departments or research groups, Sponsored Research & Funds Administration, Accounting and Finance departments. This role performs all pre- and post-award administrative functions, including but not limited to: preparing and routing internal documents for signature and processing, reviewing technical sections of proposals to ensure requirements are met, preparing and/or reviewing budgets, maintaining clear understanding of grant budgets and expenditure restrictions. Ensures compliance with all federal, state and local agencies including the National Institute of Health (NIH), Department of Defense (DOD), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), CIRM and the Institutional Review Board. This position will report to senior level research administrators for day to day supervision of work.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:
  • Works with principal investigators to complete and prepare for submittal of federal, non-federal and foundation grants.
  • Prepares and routes internal documents for signature and processing.
  • Assists with budget development and entry of financial information into federal systems.
  • Monitors and tracks awards submitted and received.
  • 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 identification of opportunities for research funding.
  • May enter notice of grant awards and contract information into databases as needed.
  • May assist in the preparation and submission of documentation required for research compliance.
  • Participates in required training and education programs.
  • Assists the senior level grant administrators and leadership on other activities as assigned.

Educational Requirements:

  • BA/BS degree plus one-two years related experience or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Growing responsibility preferred.

Experience and Skillset:

  • Pre- and Post- Award Experience, highly desired
  • Excellent verbal/written communication skills and understanding of Grants, Manuscripts and Abstracts guidelines.
  • Knowledge of general accounting and financial analysis required.
  • Knowledge of PeopleSoft 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.
  • 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.
  • Ability to interact effectively with staff members at all levels of the organization.
  • Must be highly organized, patient, persistent, and require minimal supervision in execution of assigned tasks.
  • Working Title: Research Grant Specialist I - Regenerative Medicine Institute
  • Department: Regenerative Medicine Inst
  • Business Entity: Academic / Research
  • City: Los Angeles
  • Job Category: Academic/Research
  • Job Specialty: Contract & Grant Budgeting/Funding
  • Position Type: Full-time
  • Shift Length: 8 hour shift
  • Shift Type: Full-time

Internal Number: HRC0473223
About Cedars-Sinai Medical Center
Providing healthcare for more than 100 years, Cedars-Sinai has evolved into one of the most dynamic and highly renowned medical centers in the world. Along with caring for patients, Cedars-Sinai is a hub for biomedical research and a training center for future physicians and other healthcare professionals. This attracts exceptional talent to Cedars-Sinai, including world-renowned physician-scientists who seek a place where they can both conduct research and see patients--the ideal formula for discovery and its translation into cures. Our patients benefit from access to doctors at the top of their fields, and our researchers have an ideal community in which to study the impact of healthcare challenges, and reflect that knowledge in their research. The greater Los Angeles area in which Cedars-Sinai resides possesses unparalleled cultural and ethnic diversity which offers outstanding opportunities for translational and clinical research and a dynamic environment for medical education.Although community based, Cedars-Sinai is a major t...eaching hospital affiliated with the David Geffen School of Medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA). Cedars-Sinai has highly competitive graduate medical education programs in more than 50 specialty and subspecialty areas, a graduate program in biomedical sciences and translational medicine, a clinical scholars program directed towards junior physicians with aspirations to become clinical scientists, and post graduate training opportunities.There are more than 250 full-time faculty members at Cedars-Sinai. The voluntary medical staff, comprised of more than 2,200 specialty board-certified or board-qualified physicians, represent all of the specialties and subspecialties and collaborate with full-time medical staff in the teaching responsibilities of the graduate medical education programs.
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