Senior Contract Specialist (Remote)

ISHE; St. Louis (MO); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis seeks a Contract Specialist for the Joint Research Office of Contracts (JROC) to support our vibrant research community. You will draft, review, and negotiate research-related agreements with a focus on quality and compliance.

You will provide guidance to principal investigators, administrators, and sponsors, ensuring terms align with policies and laws while facilitating timely contracting across campus.

Qualifications

• JD or PhD or combination of education and experience may substitute for minimum education.
• Preferred work experience: Research Administration Or Contract Negotiation (2 years)

Responsibilities

• Draft, review, and negotiate research‑related agreements on a university‑wide basis.
• Provide guidance to faculty, administrators, and sponsors regarding obligations under these agreements.
• Ensure terms are consistent with university policies, applicable law, and agency guidelines.

Skills

Contract Negotiation

Research Contracts

Contract Review

Customer Service

Education

Juris Doctor or PhD or combination of education and experience

Job description

The Joint Research Office of Contracts (JROC) at Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri, is searching for a Contract Specialist to be part of the team in support of our research community. As part of JROC, you will play an important role in our mission to provide high quality customer service to principal investigators, administrators, and sponsors by drafting, reviewing, and negotiating research‑related agreements on a university‑wide basis. This office fulfills a vital role in maintaining Washington University’s status as a global leader in groundbreaking research.

JROC is part of the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research (OVCR) and is responsible for completing nearly 5,000 contracts annually. It facilitates the timely execution of federal and foundation subawards and contracts, industry‑supported research agreements, industry supported clinical trials, data transfers, service agreements, and other research‑related agreements. JROC ensures terms are consistent with university policies, applicable law and agency guidelines, and provides guidance and advises faculty regarding potential obligations under these agreements. JROC also provides communication, education, and training on contracts and subagreements to the Washington University research community.

For more information on research at Washington University, please visit us at https://research.wustl.edu/.

• This position is eligible for full‑time benefits, which you can view here: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

Washington University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.

Juris Doctor or Phd, or Combination Of Education And Experience May Substitute For Minimum Education

Preferred work experience: Research Administration Or Contract Negotiation (2 Years)