Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Burns & Allen Research Institute has the following position available:

 

Senior Grant and Contract Officer

Department: Sponsored Research & Funds Administration

Salary: DOE

Hours: Full Time, Days

Location: Los Angeles, CA

We invite you to bring your career to an environment where talent is rewarded and new ideas are encouraged. At Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, one of the largest non-profit hospitals in the western United States, we offer more than just state-of-the-art facilities and career growth potential. In addition to conducting $80 million in research (and growing) we are now also a degree-granting institution, offering a PhD in Biomedical Sciences and Translational Medicine. We value diversity and it is expressed in all aspects, from the patients we serve to our organizational culture and our employees. If you are a dedicated research administration professional, a self-starter, well-organized, enjoy change and want to make a difference, CSMC has excellent opportunities waiting for you.

 

Short job description summary:

Provides comprehensive pre- and post-award administration of research proposals and awards. As the leader of a service team consisting of a Senior Grant & Contract Officer, a Grant Officer, and a Financial Analyst, guides research investigators & staff during proposal preparation & submission, award/contract negotiation, and post-award non-financial management of research projects. Resolves complex, sensitive, and other non-routine issues related to contract negotiation or administration. Serves as an information resource for the research community; conducts in-service training seminars; writes/revises policies and procedures.

 

Requires: Bachelor's degree in related area (Master’s degree a plus, but not required), and a minimum of 5 years, preferably 10,  direct related experience in a central administration office, or the equivalent; at least 1 year experience managing/supervising others. Extensive experience with pre- and post-award administration for research grants and contracts; current working knowledge of National Institutes of Health proposals, grants and contracts required, including electronic research administration. Certified Research Administrator desired (but not required), as well as experience with process improvement methods. Experience with PeopleSoft 8.4 (or higher) a plus, but not required.

 

At CSMC, we believe in accountability, respect and teamwork. If you share these principles, we encourage you to join us. We offer excellent pay and benefits, retirement plans, opportunities for career advancement, paid training days, and so much more.

 

Apply

To apply, please send your resume & cover letter to xxxxxx@cshs.org with the words “Senior Grant & Contract Officer” in the subject line.

 

Cedars-Sinai Medical Center encourages and welcomes diversity in the workplace AA/EOE

No phone calls, nor walk-ins, please. Qualified candidates will be contacted.