Functional Position Title GRANTS & CONTRACTS SPECIALIST
Position Number 00058425
Appointment Type Regular
Location-City New Orleans
School/Division MEDICAL SCHOOL
Department Center of excellence-Cancer
Position Summary
The LSU Cancer Center is seeking a Grants and Contracts Specialist to be responsible for preparing, reviewing, editing, and assembling various subcontracts and professional services agreements/contracts typically associated with extramurally funded research projects. The incumbent is expected to assist with editing and drafting of all contractual agreements, including purchased service, federal subcontracts, and letters of agreement for all LSU Cancer Center federal grants, non-federal grants/contracts and pharmaceutical companies. They are expected to coordinate invoicing and billing with the Sponsored Projects office, hospitals and pharmaceutical companies.
The Grants and Contracts Specialist will also work with the clinical trials management team by assisting with Confidentiality Agreements, Medicare Coverage Analyses (MCA), Interacting with Pl’s, Study Nurses, and pharmaceutical company representatives to determine standard of care services, and reviewing clinical trial protocols, budgets, and informed consent forms.
Excellent Interpersonal skills to interact with researchers and clinicians in a variety of fields and a broad based knowledge of federal sub-award processes and/or clinical trials is preferred.
Additional Position Information
Required Education Bachelor's
If Other Required Education, please specify
Discipline(s)
Certifications/Licenses Required
Indicate the minimum number of years required to do the job Three
Indicate the type of experience required to do the job Professional level work experience
Indicate if any combination of specific experience, training and education may be substituted for the required education or experience
Master’s degree may substitute for two (2) years of professional level work experience
Preferred Education
If Other Preferred Education, please specify
Discipline(s)
Certifications/Licenses Preferred
Indicate the preferred experience to perform the job Experience negotiating sponsored and/or federally-funded agreements
Posting Number U01665P
Number of Vacancies 1
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
Posting Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Application Review Date to Begin
Special Instructions Summary
EEO Statement
LSU Health New Orleans seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate where students, faculty, and staff of all identities and backgrounds have equitable access and success opportunities. As an equal opportunity employer, we welcome all to apply without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. LSU Health New Orleans is also designated as a State As a Model Employer (SAME) agency and provides assistance to persons needing accommodations or with the accessibility of materials. For those seeking such accommodations or assistance related to this search, we encourage you to contact the Office of Human Resource Management (HRMADA@lsuhsc.edu).
About the School/Department
Comprehensive benefits are available to eligible employees and their dependents including health, life, dental, and vision insurance; flexible spending accounts; retirement plans; generous annual and sick leave; 14 paid holidays per year; and an employee health primary care clinic. See following link for more details on our benefits offerings: LSUHSC, New Orleans – Benefits
Other employee benefits include a full-service credit union, wellness benefits featuring complimentary fitness center membership for employees and their spouses, employee assistance program, campus assistance program, and pet insurance option. More information about these benefits can be found on this webpage: Additional Benefits
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