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Research Contract Specialist, TTU
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Position Number: 1981050
Location: Lubbock, TX
Position Type: Legal Affairs

Research Contract Specialist, TTU
Lubbock
21512BR
Research Services

Position Description
Create, negotiate, review, and draft contractual agreements between Texas Tech University and federal, state, private, and foreign organizations. This position is for the Office of Research Services at Texas Tech University only.

Major/Essential Functions

Identify and solve problems in the implementation and operation of sponsored projects.
Read, evaluate, draft, and negotiate complex legal documents in a timely manner and meet any and all applicable deadlines. These legal documents include, but are not limited to, research project award agreements, contracts, inter-agency agreements, non-disclosure agreements, material transfer agreements, and other documents.
Review grant and contract documents for compatibility with institutional policies and procedures.
Coordinate with the Office of Research Commercialization regarding intellectual property issues on sponsored research agreements.
Coordinate with the TTU Export Control Director and faculty regarding export control issues on sponsored research agreements.
Review terms and conditions in draft contracts, requests for proposals and funding program guidelines. Coordinate the submission of project reports as needed.
Develop familiarity with multiple online systems used by federal, state and private agencies for submission of proposals and management of awards.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of federal and State of Texas laws and regulations related to the administration of sponsored projects.
Assist and support staff in the Office of Research Services. Maintain effective and open communication with co-workers.
Use online search techniques to identify individuals and entities and obtain applicable contact information for research sponsors.
Coordinates and/or assists with other activities and special projects as requested by the Assistant Vice President and/or the Associate Managing Director of Research Services.

Required Qualifications
Bachelors degree and at least one year of legal experience or five years of contract review experience. Additional job related experience may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Preferred Qualifications

Master's or JD and four years progressively advance experience in administering federally sponsored research in an academic setting.
Education beyond bachelor's level may substitute for required experience on a year-for-year basis.

To apply, visit workattexastech.com

As an EEO/AA employer, the Texas Tech University System and its components will not discriminate in our employment practices based on an applicants race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information or status as a protected veteran.