Research Grant Specialist II

Cedars-Sinai

. Work with Principal Investigators to complete and submit federal and non-federal grants .

Posted 9/29/2026full-timeLos Angeles • California • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $72,654 - $123,510 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in grant administration, including pre- and post-award functions, compliance with federal and local agency requirements, and financial reporting. Proficient in utilizing proposal submission systems and maintaining research practices in accordance with Good Clinical Practice and HIPAA regulations.

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Grant AdministrationFederal Grant Submission GuidelinesERA Commons ProficiencyResearch ComplianceFinancial Reporting

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Hard Skills

Grant AdministrationFinancial ReconciliationBudget NegotiationTime & Effort ReportingGrant Close-OutResearch Funding IdentificationPreparation of Grant Submission ComponentsClinical Trial BudgetingResearch Participant BillingMulti-PI Proposal Experience

Soft Skills

Excellent Verbal CommunicationExcellent Written Communication

Tools & Technologies

ERA CommonsGrants.govNIH ReporterFederal Reporter

Certifications & Qualifications

CRACPRACFRASoCRA

Industry Keywords

Good Clinical PracticeHIPAA ComplianceSponsored Research OfficeResearch GrantsInternal Review Board

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Work with Principal Investigators to complete and submit federal and non-federal grants
Serve as liaison between departments or research groups and sponsored research funds administration, accounting, and finance departments
Perform pre- and post-award administrative functions
Prepare and route internal documents for signature and processing
Monitor grant accounts and track expenses
Provide grant and financial reconciliation and research-related financial reporting
Ensure compliance with internal policies, federal and local agency requirements, FDA requirements, and local Institutional Review Board requirements
Contribute content to standard sections of grant applications
Monitor Time & Effort reporting and perform funding corrections through direct cost transfer requests
Complete grant close-out
Identify research funding opportunities
Negotiate clinical trial budgets
Assist with research participant billing
Maintain research practices using Good Clinical Practice guidelines
Maintain patient confidentiality according to HIPAA and applicable law
Participate in required training and education programs

Requirements

What you’ll need

High School Diploma/GED is required
3 years of proven experience in administration of research grants
Excellent verbal/written communication skills and proven understanding of federal and major funding agency grant submission guidelines
Experience working with multi-PI proposals
Experience with preparation of general grant submission components, including progress and financial reports, scientific manuscripts and abstracts
Proficiency with eRA Commons, Grants.gov, NIH Reporter, Federal Reporter, and other related proposal submission systems
Bachelor's degree is preferred
Specialty research certification (CRA/CPRA/CFRA/SoCRA) is preferred
Experience in a basic laboratory environment or a sponsored research office is strongly preferred
Must be able to commute to the Los Angeles work location a few times per week and reside in the commutable area