Grants/Contract Officer (PRN28938B) Utah

Company: University of Utah
Location: Salt Lake City
Posted on: January 16, 2022

Job Description:

The Clinical Research Support Office (CRSO) in the Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (CTSI) is seeking a highly motivated individual to join our team. Responsible for clinical trial budget preparation, monitoring, and reconciliation. The individual serves as a technical expert and ensures coverage analyses are compliant with all relevant regulations and serves as the internal first-line contact for compliance issues. Utah CTSI has produced leading investigators with several NIH grants awarded for their various "bench-to-bedside" areas of research and partners with other flagship institutions to contribute published works and clinical success. Learn more about the CTSI Learn more about the fantastic benefits provided to University of Utah Employees including generous retirement contribution, comprehensive medical coverage, tuition reduction and more University of Utah Job ID# PRN28938B 02148 - Clinical Research Service Ofc COMPENSATION: 39300 to 72700 WORK SCHEDULE: Full Time, Ability to telecomute if approved by supervisor RESPONSIBILITIES: Analyzes clinical trial protocols to create clinical trial budgets. Develops billing grid/calendar in Oncore (Clinical Trial Management Software) Negotiates budgets with industry sponsors. Coordinates with the Office of Sponsored Projects to ensure timely contract review. Works with research coordinators, physicians, and other departments to resolve financial and logistical clinical trial issues. Recommends and implements unit process improvements. Works with UU staff to coordinate language in financial and regulatory documents. This job description is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job. Work Environment and Level of Frequency typically required Nearly Continuously: Office environment. Physical Requirements and Level of Frequency that may be required Nearly Continuously: Sitting, hearing, listening, talking. Often: Repetitive hand motion (such as typing), walking. Seldom: Bending, reaching overhead. QUALIFICATIONS: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business Administration, or a related field; two years experience working with federal or private funding agencies on grants, contracts, or other agreements (preferably within an academic or higher education complex), or equivalency; the ability to work effectively and efficiently under extreme pressure; and demonstrated communication and organizational skills required. Eight years of work experience in administration, accounting and/or general office supervision can be substituted for the Bachelor's degree. Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description. PREFERENCES: Budgeting and spreadsheet (Excel) skills and demonstrated analytical, problem solving, human relations and effective verbal and written communication skills. This position has no responsibility for providing care to patients. Familiarity with clinical trial processes and University accounting systems. Will train a motivated, detail-oriented candidate with medical setting or other relevant experience. Medical billing and coding experience, helpful but not necessary TO APPLY, VISIT: https://utah.peopleadmin.com/postings/127739 EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. Please contact the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action, 201 S. Presidents Cr., Rm 135, (801) 581-8365 (V/TDD), for further information or to request an accommodation. The University of Utah is committed to diversity in its workforce. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.

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