Research Administration Specialist

University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
Department of Pathology
Research Administrator (Research Services Principal Professional)

Position #:  - Requisition #: 39045

The Department of Pathology is excited to recruit a motivated candidate who will oversee research program administration, operational support and post‑award financial management of grants and contracts.

• Post‑award finance reports – 20%
  • Monthly oversight of all PI's grants and funding sources, including pilot awards (e.g. Cancer Center). Maintain communication with the UCCC per Pathology faculty pilot grants and request CC on reports.
  • Projections of expenditures; total supplies/month; personnel/month (dashboards).
  • Meet with PIs every other month or more frequently as needed to evaluate payroll distributions.
  • Work with Department Administrators on Payroll distributions and PETs.
• Assist PASS Core/PIs with other support (OS) and progress report (RPPR) information – 10%
  • Maintain current OS for all Research PIs; update quarterly.
  • Coordinate with OGC and PASS core for pending grant submissions (PI, MPI and Co‑PI).
  • Communicate with PASS core per effort on proposal for RPPR submissions.
• Research equipment – 10%
  • Maintain database of current pathology research equipment including location and maintenance records.
  • Assist the chair of the equipment committee with tracking service contracts.
  • Record dates of latest service, renewal dates, and responsible research person.
  • Calculate annual costs of equipment maintenance.
  • Assist with green tag forms for disposable equipment.
• Research Travel awards – 10%
  • Initiate and maintain web application form.
  • Ensure applications are distributed to award committee.
  • Send award notices to trainees CC'ing pathology travel.
• Maintain current list of pathology trainees – 10%
  • Include lab, student or postdoctoral fellow, email.
  • Coordinate with Path IT for email lists and update semiannually.
• Webspace – 10%
  • Coordinate with SOM liaisons for space assignments.
  • Maintain updated list of lab personnel/space assignments.
• Assist Vice Chair for Research – 10%
  • Research faculty meetings: update on current grants/awards and honors for newsletter.
  • Assist with lunch orders for Grants and Grub and/or Faculty meetings or recruitments.
  • Maintain current research faculty email distribution list.
  • Maintain a digital display of research events and information (TBD).
• Maintain SOP for new faculty onboarding – 10%
  • Provide information on accessing Marketplace, Procurement, and department contacts.
• Facilities and routine orders – 10%
  • Maintain dry ice and liquid nitrogen orders.
  • Communicate and coordinate with facilities for repairs, work orders, etc.
  • Maintain stock of office supplies.

Hybrid – eligible for 3 days per week on campus and as needed for in‑person meetings.

The Department of Pathology research unit is a cohesive group of faculty working to improve cancer knowledge and treatment. Applicants will interact with faculty, students, fellows, and a team of departmental administrative professionals. The University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus is a public educational, clinical and research facility and a world‑class medical destination at the forefront of life‑changing science, medicine and healthcare.

We offer an excellent benefits package:

• Medical:
  Multiple plan options
• Dental:
  Multiple plan options
• Additional Insurance:
  Disability, Life, Vision
• Retirement 401(a) Plan:
  Employer contributes 10% of gross pay
• Paid Time Off:
  Accruals over the year
• Vacation Days: 22/year (maximum accrual 352 hours)
• Sick Days: 15/year (unlimited maximum accrual)
• Holiday Days: 15/year
• Tuition Benefit:
  Employees have access to this benefit on all CU campuses
• ECO Pass:
  Reduced rate RTD Bus and light rail service

Additional perks & programs via CU Advantage are available.

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution and 3–5 years of professional experience in laboratory management or research administration.
• An advanced degree (Masters or Doctorate) may be substituted for experience on a year‑for‑year basis if directly related.
• Applicants must meet minimum qualifications at…