Research Services Manager

 

Blood Systems Research Institute (BSRI) in San Francisco is seeking an experienced research administrator to be part of a small, cohesive administrative team that serves 14 investigators and core scientists.  BSRI is an independent non-profit research organization dedicated to advancing transfusion quality worldwide, through scientific research, education and the promotion of evidence-based policies.  In the 50 years since our inception, BSRI has grown from a handful of researchers in the basement of Irwin Memorial Blood Bank to a distinguished institute engaged in research ranging from blood donor epidemiology to cellular therapy to virus discovery.  BSRI is the research arm of Blood Systems, Inc., and is affiliated with, and collaborates closely with the University of California, San Francisco.  Annual budget $13-15 million.

Under limited direction, this position provides support services to all investigators for grant and contract management activities focused on post award.  This position:

• Works closely with the Finance Office to oversee all aspects of post-award grants and contracts management, including communication with external sponsors regarding budget reallocations, reporting, and request for carry forward for grant and contract awards.
• Works closely with Investigators to provide grant and contract management for awarded projects including progress report preparation, subcontract monitoring, sponsor approvals, Material Transfer Agreements, and close out documentation.
• Maintains current knowledge of Institute and Federal, state, and agency guidelines for Sponsored Research administration.
• Works with Administrator and Grants and Contracts Analyst to develop efficient processes for grants management.

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge of contracts and grants transactions and applicable financial systems, as well as related applicable Federal, state, local, sponsor policy requirements.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member, research and resolve problems, meet deadlines, and follow through on assignments with minimal direction.
• Sufficient accounting and budgeting skills to assist with reporting when necessary.
• Working knowledge related to use of human or animal subjects in research, financial conflict of interest, material transfer agreements, biosafety, et cetera.

·         Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet multiple deadlines.

• Strong verbal and written communication skills required.
• Knowledge of Word, Excel, Power Point.

 

Salary range:  $58,950 – $84,000

 

To apply, please send your resume and a cover letter outlining your interest, experience, and salary requirements by July 11, 2014 to Human Resources, Blood Systems Research Institute, 270 Masonic Ave., San Francisco, CA 94118 or E-Mail to: xxxxxx@bloodsystems.org.

Blood Systems Research Institute is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

 

 

 

JoAnn Yates

Director of Administrative Affairs

Blood Systems Research Institute

270 Masonic Avenue

San Francisco, CA 94118

Direct (415) 901-0740 | Fax (415) 567-5899

http://www.bsrisf.org/