Research Administration Associate - Research Contracts

About the Role

The Research Administration Associate (RAA) supports BCM's clinical and biomedical research initiatives by managing the full life cycle of research agreements. The RAA drafts, negotiates, and manages contracts related to material and data transfer, academic collaboration, and confidential disclosure agreements, ensuring compliance with BCM standards and protecting the interests of BCM and its principal investigators. Employees with Certified Research Administrator (CRA) certification are eligible for certification pay.

Responsibilities

• Handles the drafting, negotiation, execution, and processing of material transfer, data use agreements, and other research agreements (50%)
• Routinely communicates with stakeholders, including faculty, department administrators, students, post-docs, and external counterparts (30%)
• Manages the execution process in various tracking systems (10%)
• Updates the agreements database throughout the life cycle of each contract (10%)
• Monitors communications and coordinates with team members
• Attends weekly office meetings and participates in training opportunities
• Performs other job-related duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (Certified Research Administrator certification through RACC may substitute for degree)
• Two years of relevant experience

Preferred Qualifications

• M.S., Ph.D., or Professional Master's in Life Sciences (may substitute for experience)
• Basic understanding of life sciences
• Prior contract management and negotiation experience
• Research administration experience in an academic setting
• Strong communication skills

Work Authorization Requirement: This position is not eligible for visa sponsorship. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of application and throughout employment.