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.

In addition, the Research Grant Specialist II will be responsible for the following:

• 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.
• 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.