Job description

Position Description

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is seeking a Research Agreements Specialist in the Office of Sponsored Programs (“OSP”). This position is responsible to ensure that institutional policies, laws, and regulations regarding sponsored support are proactively addressed and adhered to.

Position Responsibilities

• Serve as CSHL's lead for the coordinated review and execution of incoming and outgoing sub-award and Other Transactional Agreements (OTAs).
• Review and update sub-award documentation to ensure compliance with institutional, Federal and other third-party sponsor requirements.
• Ensure that appropriate risk assessments are designed, executed and re-evaluated as needed.
• Proactively facilitate the timely preparation of new and continuing incoming and outgoing sub-award agreements.
• Assist OSP Senior Managers in the preparation and submission of associated sub-award documentation and requests that may include: Prior approvals such as carryover, no-cost extensions, transfers, issuance of Foreign sub-awards etc.
• Manage and coordinate progress reports that include subawards.
• Interface with collaborating institutions to complete subaward preparation and related documentation.
• Coordinate with CSHL Legal, Accounting, Intellectual Property and Compliance Departments and staff to address and resolve issues related to subaward terms and conditions, insurance, financial conflicts of interest, indemnifications etc.
• Ensure that subaward checklists are developed and completed for each subaward or subaward modification.
• Support CSHL scientists with subaward budget preparation.
• Maintain a schedule and database of incoming and outgoing subawards to track active subawards and their status or state of completion.
• Assist in reviewing all continuing awards and provide instructions for their set up in the CSHL accounting system.
• Participate in other post award responsibilities as needed.

Position Requirements

Education:

• BS or BA degree required, JD preferred

Experience:

• 1-2 years of contracts, administration, and legal experience required

Knowledge/Skills:

• Excellent communications skills
• Ability to work under deadline pressures
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage large volumes of work
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite
• Experience in developing, preparing, reviewing, and monitoring contract agreements & documentation

Supplemental Information

Our employees are compensated in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, a range of recognition, wellness programs and access to an affordable and licensed on-site childcare center. Visit our CSHL Benefitssite to learn more.

How to Apply:
For immediate consideration, candidates should create an account and apply to the position found here: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/cshl/jobs/3963646/research-agreements-specialist?keywords=osp&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobsPosition ID:270

Environment:
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a world-renowned research and education institution recognized internationally for its excellence in fundamental areas, such as cancer, neuroscience, plant biology, genomics, and quantitative biology. The Laboratory has long been recognized as a place for nurturing young scientists, with post-doctoral researchers being an integral part of the discovery process. The Laboratory offers a warm, collegial, and collaborative work environment in a beautiful location about one hour from New York City.

You are required to be fully vaccinated for COVID-19 as a condition to your employment at the Laboratory. You will be required to provide proof of your vaccination on your first day of employment. For those individuals, who are unable to receive a vaccine due to access issues, they will be expected to receive the vaccine upon arrival in New York.

CSHL is an EO/AA Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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