UCLA · 3 days ago
Industry Research and Material Transfer Associate
Los Angeles, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
New Grad, Entry Level
$71K/yr - $145K/yrUCLA is a leading university known for its commitment to innovation, research, and entrepreneurship. The Industry Research and Material Transfer Associate will support the Technology Development Group in managing industry contracts and proposals, ensuring compliance with university policies, and maintaining data integrity.
EducationHigher EducationUniversities
Responsibilities
Working knowledge of university policies that apply to industry contract proposal preparation; submission and processing
Working knowledge of university department structures, accounting systems and fund management models
Demonstrated ability to draft and review contracts in an academic, non-profit, corporate or legal environment
Demonstrated experience with data entry and data integrity responsibilities
Demonstrated ability to manage a heavy workload while identifying priority situations and meeting deadlines
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with campus community and funding entity staff
Ability to gather information in order to analyze complex issues and formulate logical and objective conclusions and alternative solutions
Ability to work independently as well as work effectively in a group
Proven ability to present information and compose concise, logical, and grammatically correct oral and written communications
Demonstrated computer skills for word processing, email, etc
Qualification
Required
Demonstrated ability to draft and review contracts in an academic, non-profit, corporate or legal environment
Demonstrated experience with data entry and data integrity responsibilities
Demonstrated ability to manage a heavy workload while identifying priority situations and meeting deadlines
Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with campus community and funding entity staff
Ability to gather information in order to analyze complex issues and formulate logical and objective conclusions and alternative solutions
Ability to work independently as well as work effectively in a group
Proven ability to present information and compose concise, logical, and grammatically correct oral and written communications
Demonstrated computer skills for word processing, email, etc
Preferred
Working knowledge of university policies that apply to industry contract proposal preparation; submission and processing
Working knowledge of university department structures, accounting systems and fund management models
Benefits
Great benefits package
Benefits that start on day one
Company
UCLA
UCLA offers a combination that’s rare, especially among public research universities.
Founded in 1919
5001-10000 employees
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Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
$157.89MKey Investors
California Institute for Regenerative MedicineUS Department of EnergyDepartment of Cannabis Control
2025-01-30Grant· $29.14M
2023-08-14Grant
2023-04-25Grant· $2M
Leadership Team
James Puffer
Professor Emeritus
Jenny Lester
Clinical Trials Director
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