Research Projects Specialist (Finance)

Nemours is seeking a Research Projects Specialist to join our Nemours Children's Health team in Orlando, FL.

The Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery firmly believes that research is an essential and fundamental component of our program. It not only allows pioneering of innovative surgical approaches, but also actively supports the clinical program, decreases operative times, and improves patient outcomes. By obtaining both technical and
scientific support through the hiring of a Research Project Specialist, the Division aims to publish at least 5 manuscripts, submit abstracts to 10 national and international meetings, and apply for 3 external grants within the first 2 years. Such visibility will lead to the development of national and international recognition, leading to an increase of patient referrals from outside of the Florida market, and potentially referral of international patients. These goals are in alignment with the enterprise Strategic Pillars of Academic Preeminence, Clinical Preeminence, and National Reputation & Impact.

The role of Research Projects Specialist is to facilitate all clinical and translational research activities for the department, division, and/or center assigned. This position will serve as a primary resource for investigators to partner and facilitate the conduct of various research studies and liaison with research administrations as well as various institutional committees. The incumbent will serve as the lead point of contact for assigned areas and provide day to day support to the ongoing studies, publications, presentations, posters, and other academic work as assigned. As a result, the Research Projects Specialist will help to advance research throughout the department and divisions as assigned. This position will also manage projects and assumes responsibility for the day-to-day operation of program activities, including the design, conduct, analysis, interpretation of results and reporting of research studies and experiments. Possesses advanced knowledge of research practices.

• Read and understand grant proposal requirements and develop plans for proposal completion that includes systematically collecting components (e.g. bio sketches, letters of support, facilities descriptions, personnel information), establish timelines, create/maintain collaborative workspaces, and work with investigator(s) to complete all application requirements.
• Provide support to the Principal Investigator to ensure grant responses to the funding agency/program requirements and expectations are complete and clearly written.
• Act as the point-person throughout grant preparation to communicate information to and from the Principal Investigator, research team, sponsor, Office of Sponsored Programs, administrative directors, and finance team.
• Identify and escalate any initial concerns related to each grant and/or research project to PI.
• Notify stakeholders of completed submissions, financial status, concerns, close-outs, etc.
• Oversee exempt clinical research projects and operations within the department and divisions.
• Perform additional miscellaneous lab duties and responsibilities, as assigned supervisor.
• Provide technical writing, formatting, and editing support, inclusive of budget justifications, biographical sketches, institutional background descriptions, and other proposal documents.
• Contribute to the creation of research projects; set-up the required equipment and supplies required. Collaborate with scientific and medical community as needed.
• Facilitate regulatory support for research programs and oversee maintenance of all required regulatory documents and interaction with various regulatory committees.
• Help the Principal Investigator prepare presentations for scientific meetings, describe research methodology and results; prepare manuscripts for publication in peer-reviewed journals; and prepare grant applications.
• Point of administrative contact for research collaboration with funding agencies such as NIH, Florida Department of Health etc. to foster scientific ideas and possible approaches for new specific funding announcements.
• Engage in and actively follow the five Nemours Associate Core Competencies - Cultural Stewardship; Relationship Management; Commitment to Improvement and Quality; Effective Communication and Champions Change.
• Complete annual Nemours mandatory training as assigned.
• Engage in mentoring of students, fellows, other associates.
• Attend seminars, journal clubs, lab meeting and other educational activities.
• Attend Research quarterly department meetings and reads communications to ensure awareness and alignment with the organizational strategy and mission.
• Participates in discretionary Nemours groups, activities, and committees in support of the institutional mission.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.

1) Minimum of one (1) year of research experience required; 3+ years preferred.

2) Experience with project management and research projects.

3) Additional understanding and knowledge of clinical research and non-human research projects is preferred.