Research Administrator Sr

About the role

This position is eligible for remote work. As a Research Administrator Senior, you will be primarily responsible for independently reviewing and negotiating research-related agreements, including federal and industry contracts and clinical trial agreements. The successful candidate will work with sponsors to negotiate agreements in accordance with applicable regulations, legal requirements and University policy, and will have excellent interpersonal, problem-solving and collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

• Independently review and negotiate research-related agreements, including federal and industry contracts and clinical trial agreements.
• Work with sponsors to negotiate agreements in accordance with applicable regulations, legal requirements and University policy.
• Think critically and work collegially to successfully resolve questions and issues for faculty, staff, and colleagues.
• Communicate timely and professionally to a range of individuals.
• Maintain advanced knowledge of research administration, understand, interpret, and research complex and varied regulations.
• Maintain a strong attention to detail.
• Be a lifelong learner.

Requirements

• 4 years of related experience.
• JD and previous contract negotiation in a university sponsored projects office preferred.
• Certified Research Administrator preferred.

Qualifications

• MA.
• Advanced knowledge of research administration.
• Excellent interpersonal, problem-solving, and collaborative skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Willingness to be a lifelong learner.

Skills

• Does this position have supervisory responsibilities?

Benefits

The University of Kentucky offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• A 200 percent match on eligible retirement contributions.
• Competitive health, dental, and vision coverage.
• Tuition benefits for classes at UK.

To learn more about these benefits, please visit: https://hr.uky.edu/employment/our-benefits.