Assistant Research Grants Analyst - Center for Discovery and Innovation- CDI Jobs in Nutley at Hackensack Meridian Health

Overview

The Assistant Research Grants Analyst provides pre- and post-award support for the organization's grants program. This position is responsible for providing support in the preparation of all aspects of post award grant and clinical trial reporting which includes, preparation of budgets for grants/clinical trial applications, general ledger grant/clinical trial revenue and expense analysis, submission of monthly, quarterly, and/or annual grant/clinical trial expense reports, assisting finance department during yearend audit and Uniform Guidance audit and other requirements as outlined in detail below.

The Center for Discovery and Innovation- CDI was established by Hackensack Meridian Health (HMH) as an academic basic and translational research enterprise to rapidly translate science innovation to the clinic and to improve outcomes for patients with cancer, infectious diseases, autoimmune disease and other acute and chronic diseases.  The CDI has grown rapidly since its origins in 2019, and now has 39 labs, 200+ scientists and allied personnel supported by 78 NIH and DoD grants and more than 87 other grants and contracts. Areas of expertise include genomics, epigenetics, drug resistance, stem cell biology, drug discovery, diagnostics and biomarker development, rheumatology and pharmacology.

Responsibilities

A day in the life of a Assistant Research Grants Analyst at Hackensack Meridian Health includes:

 

• Provides grants related review and analysis.
• Supports the grants team and supports their daily activities with grant functions including but not limited to effort certification, procurement and journalizing costs.
• Maintains Excel spreadsheets to track dollar commitments to grants initiatives as well as funds for support of the management of the program and run queries on federal databases.
• Coordinates paperwork and communications with participating investigators and NIH scientific program and grants management personnel. Reviews paperwork submitted by the lab and files it in accordance with the details of the grant requirements. Communicates with the lab regarding balances, purchases and efforts on projects.
• Gathers data and enters onto spreadsheets including but not limited to literature reviews and creation of budget scenario.
• Assists program directors in the tracking of budgets, progress, and development of milestones.
• Develops fiscal spreadsheets for tracking budgets for Division research programs and provide quarterly summaries to be used to evaluate spending patterns.
• Monitors and verifies accuracy of data using a variety of source documents; as problems arise, works with staff to research and analyze records, identifies errors and performs corrections.
• Synthesizes information from multiple sources and prepares reports to be used internally or as part of external review committees.
• Develops spreadsheets to support the coordination of activities between various departments and organizations.
• Constructs summaries to be used in analyzing and spending projections for managing and appropriating purposes.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Qualifications

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or a related area and 1 year of experience in grants & contracts or in a related area; or equivalent 3 years of experience in grants & contracts or in a related area.
• Excellent project management, analytical, organizational, and computer skills.
• Proficiency in MS Office Suite, specifically Excel spreadsheets.
• Budgeting and/or accounting principles and grants administration.
• Project cost analysis.
• Excellent communication skills 

If you feel that the above description speaks directly to your strengths and capabilities, then please apply today!

Compensation
Minimum rate of $30.45 Hourly

HMH is committed to pay equity and transparency for our team members. The posted rate of pay in this job posting is a reasonable good faith estimate of the minimum base pay for this role at the time of posting in accordance with the New Jersey Pay Transparency Act and does not reflect the full value of our market-competitive total rewards package.

The starting rate of pay is provided for informational purposes only and is not a guarantee of a specific offer. Posted hourly rates may be stated as an annual salary in the offer and posted annual salaries may be stated as an hourly rate in the offer, depending on the level and nature of the job duties and credentials of the candidate. The base compensation determined at the time of the offer may be different than the posted rate of pay based on a number of non-discriminatory factors, including but not limited to:

• Labor Market Data: Compensation is benchmarked against market data to ensure competitiveness.
• Experience: Years of relevant work experience.
• Education and Certifications: Level of education attained, including specialized certifications, credentials, completed apprenticeship programs or advanced training.
• Skills: Demonstrated proficiency in relevant skills and competencies.
• Geographic Location: Cost of living and market rates for the specific location.
• Internal Equity: Compensation is determined in a manner consistent with compensation ranges for similar roles within the organization.
• Budget and Grant Funding: Departmental budgets and any grant funding associated with the job position may impact the pay that can be offered.

Some jobs may also be eligible for performance-based incentives, bonuses, or commissions not reflected in the starting rate. Certain positions may also be eligible for shift differentials for work performed on evening, night, or weekend shifts.

In addition to our compensation for full-time and part-time (20+ hours/week) job positions, HMH offers a comprehensive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, paid leave, tuition reimbursement, and retirement benefits.

HACKENSACK MERIDIAN HEALTH (HMH) IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, breastfeeding, genetic information, refusal to submit to a genetic test or make available to an employer the results of a genetic test, atypical hereditary cellular or blood trait, national origin, nationality, ancestry, disability, marital status, liability for military service, or status as a protected veteran.

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