Research Grant Specialist II - Academic Pathology

Research Grant Specialist II - Academic Pathology

Job ID 21777 Location Los Angeles, California, United States Job Category Academic / Research Date posted 10/29/2026

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Job Description

Join us as a Research Grant Specialist II (RGS II) as we explore Academic Pathology!

At Cedars-Sinai our academic culture and environment creates an extraordinary opportunity for cross-disciplinary thinking and research while enjoying a larger sense of autonomy, with the freedom to choose when, and with whom, you collaborate. Our research is largely collaborative and team-work oriented, helping to unleash your potential and enjoying intellectual freedom with the ability to make an individual impact and receive recognition for your work. We are setting the benchmark for how medicine can be more effectively delivered by supporting our distinguished staff, specialists, and scientists, to advance discovery, be a mentor to the next generation, and set new standards of care.

Are you ready to be a part of breakthrough research?

The Research Grant Specialist works with principal investigator to complete and submit federal and non- federal grants and serves as the liaison between department or research groups and sponsored research funds administration, accounting, and finance departments. This role generally performs all Pre- and Post- award administrative functions, including, but not limited to, ensuring internal documents are prepared and routed for signature and processing, monitoring grant accounts, tracking all expenses, providing grant and financial reconciliation, and research-related financial reporting. Ensures compliance with all internal policies, federal and local agency requirements including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and local Institutional Review Board.

Primary Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Works with principal investigator to complete and submit federal and non-federal grants.
• Works as the liaison between department or research group and sponsored research funds administration, accounting, and finance departments.
• Generally, performs all Pre-and Post- award administrative functions.
• Ensures internal documents are prepared and routed for signature and processing.
• Monitors grant accounts, tracks all expenses, provides grant and financial reconciliation, and research-related financial reporting.
• Monitors Time & Effort for accurate reporting and performs necessary funding corrections via direct cost transfer requests.
• Responsible for grant close out.
• Identifies opportunities for research funding opportunities.
• May negotiate budgets for clinical trials.
• May assist with research participant billing.
• Ensures compliance with internal policies and procedures, all federal and local agencies including the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and local Institutional Review Board.
• Maintains research practices using Good Clinical Practice (GCP) guidelines.
• Maintains strict patient confidentiality according to HIPAA regulations and applicable law.
• Participates in required training and education programs.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Diploma is required. Bachelor''s Degree is preferred.

Experience and Skills:

• Three (3) years of experience in administration of research grants, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Establishes effective working relationships with cross-functional team(s)
• Excellent verbal/written communication skills and solid 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 the preparation of progress and financial reports.
• Experience with preparation of scientific manuscripts and abstracts.
• Proficiency with eRA commons, grants.gov, NIH RePORTER, Federal Reporter, and other related proposal submission systems.
• Knowledge of expense tracking software required. Knowledge of general accounting and financial analysis required.
• Knowledge of PeopleSoft strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) and related applications required. Demonstrated ability to create and utilize Excel spreadsheets for budget and data tracking.
• Ability to identify problems and resourcefulness to resolve them independently using own initiative.
• Able to handle multiple tasks with short timelines, to prioritize work, and to complete assignments in a timely, accurate manner.
• Ability to work independently, set priorities and handle multiple tasks requiring attention to detail.
• Must be highly organized, patient, persistent, and require minimal supervision in execution of assigned tasks.

About Us

Cedars-Sinai is a leader in providing high-quality healthcare encompassing primary care, specialized medicine and research. Since 1902, Cedars-Sinai has evolved to meet the needs of one of the most diverse regions in the nation, setting standards in quality and innovative patient care, research, teaching and community service. Today, Cedars- Sinai is known for its national leadership in transforming healthcare for the benefit of patients. Cedars-Sinai impacts the future of healthcare by developing new approaches to treatment and educating tomorrow''s health professionals. Additionally, Cedars-Sinai demonstrates a commitment to the community through programs that improve the health of its most vulnerable residents.

About the Team

Cedars-Sinai is one of the largest nonprofit academic medical centers in the U.S., with 915 licensed beds, 2,993 physicians, 4,700+ nurses and thousands of other healthcare professionals and staff. Choose this if you want to work in a fast-paced environment that offers the highest level of care to people in the Los Angeles that need our care the most.

Req ID 21777 Working Title Research Grant Specialist II - Academic Pathology Department Pathology Group Operations Business Entity Cedars-Sinai Medical Center Job Category Academic / Research Job Specialty Contract & Grant Budget/Fund Overtime Status EXEMPT Primary Shift Day Shift Duration 8 hour Base Pay $72654.40 - $123510.4

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