Research Programs Analyst — Genome Science & Partnerships

University of California; Berkeley (CA); In loco; USD 44.000 - 59.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

University of California, Berkeley’s Innovative Genomics Institute seeks a Research Analyst (5256C) to support genome-editing research programs with rigorous programmatic and financial analysis.

You will monitor timelines, budgets, subAwards, and milestones, synthesize data for leadership and funding reports, and collaborate with scientists and partner institutions to drive progress toward project objectives.

Competenze

• Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training. (Required)
• Experience in administrative and project planning preferably in a scientific/technical/research environment.

Mansioni

• Analyze and synthesize progress and milestone data across the program's working groups to assess project status, identify trends or issues requiring follow-up, and assemble programmatic and financial reporting materials, including quarterly meeting materials, PI progress summaries, and input to annual reports and other recurring updates.
• Provides findings and recommendations to the supervisor or IGI Academic Program Manager as appropriate prior to distribution.
• Coordinates scheduling and logistics for recurring program activities, including monthly and quarterly project meetings, working-group calls, and multi-institution site visits across PI labs and their staff.
• Assesses scheduling and coordination needs across participating groups, resolves conflicts within established parameters, and identifies potential impacts on project timelines or activities for appropriate follow-up.
• Tracks and analyzes expenditures against approved budget lines for specific subawards or cost categories, investigates variances and spending patterns, and assesses potential impacts on project budgets and activities.
• Develops recommendations for follow-up or corrective action within established guidelines and escalates matters requiring higher-level review to the IGI Program Manager.
• Processes and reconciles routine transactions, including POs, invoices, and reimbursements; tracks subaward deliverables; and maintains and updates budget spreadsheets and supporting records.
• Maintains project records and monitors compliance and project requirements for the program, including subaward deliverable schedules, IRB/IACUC renewal dates, and onboarding activities for new project personnel across partner institutions.
• Reviews project status and timelines to identify potential gaps, delays, or issues; assesses their potential impact on project activities; and recommends appropriate follow-up within established guidelines.
• Conducts literature or landscape scans and synthesizes findings to assess their relevance to program objectives and project needs.
• Compiles and evaluates budget scenarios or options, assesses alternatives within established program parameters, and develops findings and recommendations for review by the supervisor or IGI Program Manager.

Conoscenze

Google Suite

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Budget tracking

Financial reconciliation

University financial systems

BFS

BearBuy

Sponsored research administration

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Independence

Discretion confidentiality

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in related area

Strumenti

BFS

BearBuy

Descrizione del lavoro

University of California, Berkeley’s Innovative Genomics Institute seeks a Research Analyst (5256C) to support genome-editing research programs with rigorous programmatic and financial analysis.

You will monitor timelines, budgets, subAwards, and milestones, synthesize data for leadership and funding reports, and collaborate with scientists and partner institutions to drive progress toward project objectives.