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UC Irvine · 12 hours ago

Research Pre-Award Analyst

Irvine, CA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

2+ years exp

UC Irvine is a prestigious institution known for its academic excellence and research innovation. The Research Pre-Award Analyst will prepare and submit various grant proposals while supporting faculty in maintaining the growth of the Stem Cell Research Center.

Higher Education

Diversity & Inclusion

No H1B

Responsibilities

Responsible for the preparation and submission of federal, state and private contracts and grants as well as other extramural funds proposals including infrastructure and training grants that support multiple research and instructional programs within the Stem Cell Research Center (SCRC)

Prepare draft and final budgets, budget justifications, and various proposal documents

Perform data entry and document uploads into grant submission platforms including Kuali Coeus, Cayuse, ProposalCentral, CIRM GMS, and NIH ASSIST

Organize and lead regular monthly and ad hoc proposal preparation working meetings

Provide project management support for multi-investigator proposals

Help propel themed research groups to proposal submissions

Collect, collate, and archive a proposal/award library and boilerplate/template documents

Work with other units including GMP and Alpha Clinic teams to facilitate content incorporation into proposals for submission

Support for pre- and post-award management for clinical trial proposals and awards

Support for department purchasing needs

Expansion of the role to provide post-award (fiscal officer role) support

Other duties as assigned

Qualification

Proposal preparationBudget preparationFinancial analysisGrant funding processesSpreadsheet softwareDatabase softwareCustomer service focusCommunication skillsOrganizational skills

Required

Ability to manage a high volume of transactions

Ability to perform moderately complex financial analysis and customized reporting

Demonstrated competence in the use of spreadsheet and database software in financial analysis, fiscal management and financial reports

Ability to maintain independent judgment; strong organization; communication skills; and a customer service focus

Maintains current knowledge of compliance regulations in all areas of research administration

Demonstrated knowledge of generally accepted accounting, fiscal and reporting principles

Knowledge of grant funding processes, procedures and techniques

Writing skills to draft persuasive text for variety of audiences

Bachelor's degree in related area and / or equivalent experience / training

2-4 years of relevant experience

Preferred

Knowledge of applicable federal, state, local, sponsor and institutional regulations, policies, and guidelines

Knowledge of applicable compliance requirements related to use of human or animal subjects in research, financial conflict of interest, biosafety, etc