Research Analyst , Innovative Genomics Institute

Research Analyst (5256C), Innovative Genomics Institute #89358

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The Innovative Genomics Institute is a joint effort among four of California’s leading scientific research institutions, UC Berkeley, UC San Francisco, UC Davis, and UC San Diego with affiliates at UCLA, Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory, Gladstone Institutes, and other institutions.

Founded in 2015 by Nobel laureate Jennifer Doudna, the IGI’s diverse group of leading scientists are developing the next generation of genome engineering tools to treat human diseases, end hunger, and create a sustainable future.

In addition to our scientific efforts, the IGI is committed to advancing public understanding of genome engineering, providing resources for the broader community, and guiding the ethical use of these technologies.

The Research Analyst provides project and program analysis and coordination for IGI scientific research programs, with a primary focus on genome-editing projects for biomedical and agricultural applications. The incumbent monitors and analyzes project timelines, milestones, budgets, and subaward/compliance deliverables; identifies trends, variances, and potential issues affecting project progress; and develops recommendations within established program guidelines. The position synthesizes programmatic and financial information for reports to project leadership and funders and conducts research and analysis to support program planning and decision-making.

The role works collaboratively with IGI scientists, leadership, and external partner institutions to support multi-institution research programs and facilitate progress toward established project objectives.

The First Review Date for this job is October 28, 2026. For full consideration, please apply on or before the first review date.

Program Analysis and Reporting - 30%

• Analyzes and synthesizes progress and milestone data across the program's working groups to assess project status, identify trends or issues requiring follow-up, and assemble programmatic and financial reporting materials, including quarterly meeting materials, PI progress summaries, and input to annual reports and other recurring updates.
• Provides findings and recommendations to the supervisor or IGI Academic Program Manager as appropriate prior to distribution.

Coordination and Logistics - 20%

• Coordinates scheduling and logistics for recurring program activities, including monthly and quarterly project meetings, working-group calls, and multi-institution site visits across PI labs and their staff.
• Assesses scheduling and coordination needs across participating groups, resolves conflicts within established parameters, and identifies potential impacts on project timelines or activities for appropriate follow-up.

Financial Tracking and Administration - 20%

• Tracks and analyzes expenditures against approved budget lines for specific subawards or cost categories, investigates variances and spending patterns, and assesses potential impacts on project budgets and activities.
• Develops recommendations for follow-up or corrective action within established guidelines and escalates matters requiring higher-level review to the IGI Program Manager.
• Processes and reconciles routine transactions, including POs, invoices, and reimbursements; tracks subaward deliverables; and maintains and updates budget spreadsheets and supporting records.

Compliance and Project Monitoring - 15%

• Maintains project records and monitors compliance and project requirements for the program, including…