Clinical Research Finance and Grants Management Intern

Position Summary

The Clinical Research Finance and Grants Management Intern will spend 26 weeks learning the facets of Clinical Research Finance, Grants Management, and Research Management. This internship will provide the opportunity to see the full life cycle of grants management and clinical research administration within an academic medical center.

• Assist with budget preparation, financial tracking, and reporting for research studies. May assist with evaluation and analysis of research study operations and financial success.
• Help with researching and preparing grant proposals.
• Assist and support the financial planning, implementation, and evaluation of grant applications.
• Assist with both external and internal compliance to ensure that regulatory reviews and approvals are in place.
• Support clinical study coordination and operations.

• Accountability: Accepts full responsibility for self and contribution as a team member; displays honesty and truthfulness; confronts problems quickly; displays a strong commitment to organizational success and inspires others to commit to goals; demonstrates a commitment to National Jewish Health.
• Attention to Detail: Accomplishing tasks by considering all areas involved, no matter how small; showing concern for all aspects of the job; accurately checking processes and tasks; being watchful over a period of time. Setting high standards of performance for self and others; assuming responsibility and accountability for successfully completing assignments or tasks; self-imposing standards of excellence rather than having standards imposed.
• Professional Development or Continuous Learning and Development: Actively identifying new areas for learning; regularly creating and taking advantage of learning opportunities; using newly gained knowledge and skill to enhance their contribution to the organization.
• Initiative: Taking prompt action to accomplish objectives; taking action to achieve goals beyond what is required; being proactive.

• Be available to work as scheduled and report to work on time.
• Be willing to accept supervision and work well with others.
• Be well groomed, appropriately for your role and wear  visibly.
• Be in compliance with all departmental and institutional policies, the Employee Handbook, Code of Conduct and completes Net Learning by due date annually.
• Promotes a workplace culture based on mutual respect and merit, where all individuals are treated fairly and provided with equal opportunity to contribute to the mission and goals of the institution.
• Adheres to safe working practices and at all times follows all institutional and departmental safety policies and procedures.
• Wears appropriate PPE as outlined by the infection control policies and procedures.
• Demonstrates compliance with all state, federal and all other regulatory agency requirements.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s Degree in finance, accounting, business administration, or relevant field required.
• Work Experience:
  
  Previous recent and related experience preferred.
• Special Training, Certification or Licensure:
  Excellent oral and written communication skills. Analytical skills and the ability to apply processes and methodologies. A guided self-starter and able to work independently with support; passionate about learning. Advanced Excel skills preferred.

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$19.26 - $23.79 per hour

At National Jewish Health, we recognize that our outstanding faculty and staff are the essence of our organization. For every aspect of health care, our employees are our greatest asset. With that in mind, we have designed a valuable, comprehensive benefits package to meet the needs of our employees and their families.

• Comprehensive Medical Coverage:
  Multiple Cigna health plans for Colorado, regional office and remote employees. Health Savings Accounts (HSA) and Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) available to pair with some plans.
• Paid Time Off:
  Generous PTO accruals to use for vacation and sick days, and six paid holidays, all compliant with Colorado state sick leave regulations.
• Dental & Vision Plans:
  Coverage effective the first of the month after hire.
• Retirement Savings: 403(b) plan with employer contributions after two years.
• Wellness
  
  Incentives:
  
  Earn up to $200 annually for preventive health activities.
• Tuition Reimbursement:
  Up to $5,250 annually for full-time and part-time employees.
• Child Care Assistance:
  Childcare Flex Spending Account (FSA) with annual employer contribution.
• Loan Forgiveness:
  Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligible employer.
• Disability & Life Insurance:
  Employer-paid plans and optional buy-up choices.
• Voluntary Benefits:
  Full suite of coverage options such as Accident, Hospital Indemnity and Legal Plan.
• Exclusive Discounts:
  Savings on local services, insurance, and RTD bus passes.