Dear Colleagues

A current client Loyola University of Chicago Health Sciences Division has asked me to post thei open position in their Office of Research Services.

Thank you

Charlie

Charlie Tardivo, Principal (RACS LLC)
Research Administration Consulting Services LLC
1092 Homewood Dr Suite 300
Lakewood OH 44107
tel# 216-403-8176.........fax# 216-221-8066

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Paralegal, HSD
Position #:	8150468
Job Type:	Full-Time
Job Category	University Staff
FLSA Status:	Non-Exempt
Department / School / College	RESEARCH PROGRAM (HSD) 06120 A
Is this partially or fully grant funded?	No
Duties and Responsibilities	- Negotiates and finalizes terms and conditions of agreements in a timely manner and in a manner designed to protect LUC and LUC Faculty in the following major areas: a) intellectual property (IP) rights and ownership; b) liability (damages, injury and indemnification) and insurance; c) publication; d) warranty; e) infringement at a minimum. - Secures approval of LUC legal, finance and risk management departments to finalize any contract terms outside of established guidelines and templates. - Fosters and maintains mutually beneficial relationships with corporate biomedical and healthcare sponsors; providing high quality and timely service to LUC faculty and external sponsors - Negotiates any extensions of existing contracts or agreements. - Assists in the development of contract administration and/or tech transfer related policies and procedures in an effort to assist in the creation of a robust portfolio - Performs other duties as required.
Minimum Education or Experience	Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Paralegal Certificate required. At least (3) years of contract review and negotiation experience with at least two (2) years in an academic setting / tech transfer support role preferred, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Certificates, credentials or licenses required to perform the duties of this position:
Computer Skills:	Proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Qualifications:	- Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience required. Paralegal Certificate required. -Two (2) to Four (4) years of contract negotiation experience with health related industry contracts and non-industry grants and contracts, with enhanced specialization in federal agreements. - Must be a skilled negotiator with a track record of success. - Must have working knowledge of relevant laws, intellectual property, indemnity - Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner. - Ability to write clearly and informatively. - Ability to meet challenges with resourcefulness. - Ability to develop innovative approaches and ideas. - Must exhibit sound and accurate judgment. - Ability to support and explain reasoning for decisions. - Ability to commit to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. - Ability to include appropriate people in decision-making process. - Ability to prioritize and plan work activities. - Ability to utilize time efficiently; and complete work on time.
Physical Demands and Working Conditions
Does this job involve significant physical strain or activity?	Lifting Carrying
What unusual working conditions are associated with this job?
Campus	Maywood-Health Science Division
POSITION INFORMATION
Job Open Date	04-26-2017
Job Close Date	Open Until Filled
Candidates Eligible to Apply?	All Candidates
Application Types Accepted	University Staff Application
Required Applicant Documents	CV/Resume
Optional Applicant Documents	CV/Resume Cover Letter Other Document
Special Instructions to Applicants
Quicklink for Posting	www.careers.luc.edu/applicants/Central?quickFind=59653

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