Research Grants Specialist II

ULSA University of Louisville; United States; Sur place; USD 61 000 - 65 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

The University of Louisville is seeking a Research Grants Specialist II to direct day-to-day operations of multiple large research projects, primarily in the Brown Cancer Center. This grant-funded role will end when funding ends and offers a salary commensurate with experience.

The position is in-person in Louisville, KY, with no relocation support. Key duties include project management, IRB submissions and reporting, fiduciary oversight, and dissemination of research outcomes via manuscripts

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a related field and two years of relevant experience or equivalent.
• Experience with human research protocols and IRB processes preferred.
• Ability to manage grant budgets and coordinating with research teams.

Responsabilités

• Oversee day-to-day management of multiple studies and timelines.
• Prepare IRB submissions, amendments, continuing reviews, and reports.
• Manage fiduciary tasks: purchasing, ProCard, participant incentives.
• Coordinate recruitment, data collection, and liaison with clinical partners.
• Disseminate findings through manuscripts, PowerPoints, and abstracts.

Connaissances

Grant management

IRB knowledge

Project coordination

Budget management

Formation

Bachelor's degree in related field

Equivalent education/experience

Description du poste

Department: Location: Health Sciences Center Time Type: Full time Worker Type: Regular Job Req ID: R109591

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree in a related field and two (2) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Grade 7 (Salaried)

Position Description

The University of Louisville is seeking a Research Grants Specialist II. The position will direct all day-to-day operations of multiple large research projects, which will primarily be conducted in the Brown Cancer Center. This position is grant funded and will end when grant funding ends. Salary will be commensurate with experience; however, target compensation will be $61,147 - $65,000. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of a work visa for this position. Position is in-person in Louisville, KY, and relocation expenses are not provided.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Project Management: Overseeing the day-to-day management of studies; timeline development and management, coordination of meetings with research team and study partners; coordination of intervention sessions and data collections with patients, caregivers, and clinical teams; coordinating financial and legal navigation services in partnership with UofL Health staff; providing assistance with legal and financial navigation.
• Management of Research Regulations and Reporting: Preparing Institutional Review Board submissions/amendments and reviews, preparing continuing reviews and reports, monitoring study for IRB adherence. consenting research participants.
• Fiduciary Management: Purchasing project supplies, ordering intervention printing, managing ProCard and serving as fund custodian for participant and site incentives, processing participant incentives Intervention Support: Participant recruitment and consenting, training of intervention nurses and data collection and conducting informed consent; providing financial and legal navigation assistance.
• Dissemination: Preparation of manuscripts, PowerPoints and abstracts.
• Primarily typical office hours, M-F; however, some duties will occur on weekends and evenings.
• Research-related domestic travel
• All other duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous experience with human research protocols or research with human subjects
• Experience in collecting a variety of types of data
• Experience with managing grant budgets
• Familiarity with IRB policies and procedures
• Familiarity with financial/legal navigation programs
• Project Coordinator /Research associate experience

Competencies

Excellent written and oral communication skills; Ability to work with individuals from diverse backgrounds; Strong organization and record keeping skills; Ability to set and manage priorities under time pressure; Attention to detail; Knowledge of financial and legal issues impacting patients (in oncology preferred); Understanding of financial and legal navigation services; Knowledge of the use of remote technology e.g. Zoom, Skype, etc.; Outcomes and deadline oriented; Keen understanding and skills in relationship building with interdisciplinary team of clinical partners; Proficient in Microsoft Word, Outlook calendar, Excel, and PowerPoint; Able to learn the use of NVivo qualitative data management software and transcription cleaning; Knowledge of state/CHFS/funder guidelines, Knowledge of IRB submissions and continuing reviews; Knowledge of Federal and State regulations regarding the ethics of Human Subject Research; Knowledge of compliance guidelines of grant budget management, attention to detail; Experience and knowledge in research account practices/principles; Knowledge of human subject research; Understanding of financial and legal navigation interventions in oncology; Ability to follow protocols and record biophysical and electronic data.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Equal Employment Opportunity The University of Louisville is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University strives to provide equal employment opportunity on the basis of merit and without unlawful discrimination on the basis of race, sex, age, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, veteran status, marital status, or pregnancy. In accordance with the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and the Vietnam Era Veteran Readjustment Act of 1974, the University prohibits job discrimination of individuals with disabilities, Vietnam era veterans, qualified special disabled veterans, recently separated veterans, and other protected veterans. The University acknowledges its obligations to ensure affirmative steps are taken to ensure equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants for employment. It is the policy of the University that no employee or applicant for employment be subject to unlawful discrimination in terms of recruitment, hiring, promotion, contract, contract renewal, tenure, compensation, benefits, and/or working conditions. No employee or applicant for employment is required to endorse or condemn a specific ideology, political viewpoint, or social viewpoint to be eligible for hiring, contract renewal, tenure, or promotion. Consistent with applicable law, demographic information is collected for aggregate reporting requirements. Demographic information provided through this application is not available to hiring managers/committees and is not considered in hiring or employment decisions.

Assistance and Accommodations

Computers are available for application submission at the Human Resources Department located at 2315 South First Street Walk, Room 02C - Louisville, Kentucky 40292. If you require assistance or accommodation with our online application process, please contact us by email at [e-mail] or by phone [phone].

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