Research Grant Specialist III (Hybrid)

Dev; La Puente (CA); On-site; USD 71,300 - 121,000; Full time

Job summary

A medical research institution is seeking a Research Grant Specialist III to oversee grant administration processes, ensuring compliance and managing financial responsibilities. The role requires at least 5 years of experience in grant management and offers a hybrid working model. Candidates should possess strong communication skills, knowledge of grant submission guidelines, and experience with proposal submission systems. The position commands a salary range of $71,300.00 - $121,000.00 based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• 5 years of progressively increasing pre and post award research grant experience or equivalent education & experience.
• Experience in basic laboratory environment or a sponsored research office strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform pre-award and post-award financial projections, account reconciliations, and cost transfers.
• Develop solutions for unusual problems and provide action recommendations to leadership.
• Manage all deliverables including invoices and subcontract paperwork.

Skills

Excellent verbal/written communication skills

Financial analysis

Knowledge of grant submission guidelines

Mentoring and training staff

Experience with multi-PI proposals

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Bachelor’s Degree

Tools

eRA Commons

grants.gov

NIH RePORTER

Job description

Jobs for Humanity is partnering with CEDARS‑SINAI to build an inclusive and just employment ecosystem. Therefore, we prioritize individuals coming from the following communities: Refugee, Neurodivergent, Single Parent, Blind or Low Vision, Deaf or Hard of Hearing, Black, Hispanic, Asian, Military Veterans, the Elderly, the LGBTQ, and Justice Impacted individuals. This position is open to candidates who reside in and have the legal right to work in the country where the job is located.

Job Description

Please note this role does require an Onsite Presence

Under general guidance, the RGS III works with the Department Manager and/or Principle Investigator (PI), in the oversight and submission of all pre‑ and post‑award grant administration processes of the unit (division/department/center/institute). Serves as liaison between departments, research groups, Sponsored Research Funds Administration (SRFA), and accounting and finance departments. Performs pre‑ and post‑award administrative functions, including reviewing technical sections of proposals to ensure requirements are met, and 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 ensures 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 SRFA staff to submit all deliverables in a timely manner including: FFRs, No Cost Extensions, Carry‑Forward of Funds, executing subcontracts, etc.

Primary Duties and 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.

Work Experience

• 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.

Requirements

• 5 years of progressively increasing pre and post award research grant experience or equivalent of education & experience.
• High School Diploma or GED. Bachelor’s Degree preferred.

Working Title: Research Grant Specialist III (Hybrid) Department: Cancer Institute Business Entity: Cedars‑Sinai Medical Center Job Category: Academic/Research Job Specialty: Contract & Grant Budgeting/Funding Position Type: Full‑time Shift Length: 8 hour shift Shift Type: Day Base Pay:$71,300.00 - $121,000.00

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