The Research Grants Analyst CDI provides pre- and post-award grant management support for the Center for Discovery and Innovation's (CDI) growing research grants program. This position is responsible for providing support in the preparation of all aspects of proposals, reports, communications with funding agencies, establishing/reviewing subawards, review of grant expenses and post award grant reporting. This includes but is not limited to budget preparation and review; preparation of grant support documents; running reports; submission, preparation of monthly, quarterly, and/or annual grant reports; and special reports as needed.

 

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.

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

 

• Establishes standards and deadlines for grant proposals or applications, and reviews proposals or applications for completeness and compliance with grant terms.
• Reviews and approves awards and develops processes for delivering funding to successful applicants.
• Maintains records related to funding sources, balances, and disbursements.
• Assists with proposals, applications, program budgeting and reporting.
• Handles all financial responsibilities relating to Research Grant Administration (pre and post-award).
• Prepares financial and programmatic grant reports and invoices for public and private grant programs, if applicable, for internal review and submission to public and private agencies as required.
• Creates and monitors subawards; communicates with collaborating institutions as needed.
• Ensures that appropriate receipt of funds specific to each grant are collected and open receivables are managed properly.
• Collaborates with Grant Accounting staff to ensure payment to recipients is accurate and expenditures are within allowable amounts.
• Reviews all research and grant revenue and expenditures. Analyzes each Federal/State/Private Foundation grant to supporting documentation.
• Prepares program and financial reports as required, including financial reports to Principal Investigators, external funding agencies, partner institutions.
• Reviews and provides status updates of specific grants with Research Administration, Principal Investigators and others as necessary.
• Other duties and/or projects as assigned.
• Adheres to HMH Organizational competencies and standards of behavior.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance/Accounting or a related area and 3 years of experience in grants & contracts or in a related area; or equivalent 5 years of experience in grants & contracts or in a related area.
• Advanced budgeting skills.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills.

Education, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Preferred:

• Three years research grant administration/management.
• Certified Research Administrator, or other grant related certification. 

 

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

Minimum rate of $82,513.60 Annually

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.