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Research Agreements Specialist

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Cold Spring, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 1/8/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 2/6/2026
Position Description

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is seeking a qualified candidate to serve as Research Agreements Specialist in its Office of Sponsored Programs (“OSP”)

Position Responsibilities

  • Plays a pivotal role within CSHL’s OSP for the coordinated review, negotiation and execution of incoming and outgoing subawards, contracts, and Other Transactional Agreements (OTAs).
  • Maintains and improves CSHL's award management processes, ensuring compliance with all regulations and best practices.
  • Coordinates with CSHL’s Legal, Finance, Intellectual Property and Research Compliance Departments and staff to address and resolve issues related to research agreement terms and conditions, insurance, financial conflicts of interest, indemnifications etc.
  • Applies third party award management and planning skills to the implementation of contract and grant/award related Workday and HRS Adaptive Planning.
  • Helps to define and champion a long-term technology vision for our new OSP related Workday environment.
  • Reviews and updates subaward documentation to ensure compliance with institutional, Federal and other third-party funding requirements.
  • Ensures that appropriate risk assessments are designed, executed and re-evaluated as needed.
  • Proactively coordinates research progress reports. .
  • Assists OSP Senior Managers in the preparation and submission of associated subaward documentation and requests that may include: Prior approvals such as carryover, no-cost extensions, transfers, issuance of non-domestic sub-awards etc.
  • Interfaces with collaborating institutions to initiate and complete subaward preparation and related documentation.
  • Oversee the proper management of subaward records, FFATA and CSHL Annual reporting, and maintains a database and schedule for monitoring the workflow of subaward status.
  • Supports CSHL scientists with subaward budget preparation.
  • Assists in reviewing all continuing awards and provides instructions for their set up in the CSHL accounting system.
  • Participate in other post award and ERP related responsibilities as needed.

Position Requirements

Education: A Bachelor’s degree is required; an advanced degree and experience in law, business or computer science preferred.

Skills and Experience: 2-4 years of relevant experience in a sponsored research contracts and grants management environment. Excellent organizational, analytical, collaborative and consultative skills are required. Strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills are essential. Experience designing, integrating, and managing new compliance and business management software, a plus.

Knowledge/Skills:

  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize and manage multiple ongoing projects
  • Experience drafting, negotiating and monitoring contracts and legal agreements
  • Strict attention to detail
  • Ability to work effectively under deadline pressures
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite

Supplemental Information

How to Apply:

Please submit an online application here:

Position ID: 01836

Environment

Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory is a world-renowned biomedical research institution in New York. It has shaped contemporary biomedical research and is the home of eight Nobel Prize laureates. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory provides a highly dynamic and interactive research environment and also a unique opportunity of timely exposure to advances in various biomedical research fields and of interaction with a broad range of researchers from all over the world through its renowned Meetings and Courses program. We believe that science is for everyone and our researchers have a wide variety of backgrounds.

Compensation And Benefits

Our employees are compensated in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, time off, and a range of recognition and wellness programs. Visit our CSHL sites to learn more. The salary range for this role is $90,000- $110,000. The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and may be modified in the future. When determining a base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., years of relevant experience, education, credentials, and internal equity).

CSHL is an EO Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability or protected veteran status. VEVRAA Federal Contractor

Our employees are compensated in many ways for their contributions to our mission, including competitive pay, exceptional health benefits, retirement plans, paid time off, a Wellness Center and access to an affordable and licensed on-site childcare center. Visit our

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