Research Program Support Specialist

LHH is seeking a Research Program Support Specialist for a client in Linthicum, MD

Job Summary

The Research Programs Specialist provides administrative and operational support for the Research initiatives. This includes managing research grants, assisting with investigator support programs, and coordinating research education activities. The role involves compliance checks, grant processing, tracking submissions, preparing reports, and supporting governance committees.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform grant application compliance checks and maintain submission trackers.
• Assist with grant review, processing, management, and closeout.
• Prepare funded/not funded letters and update statuses in Proposal Central.
• Track awardee reports and follow up on delinquent deliverables.
• Support governance committees with meeting minutes and SOP finalization.
• Assist with annual meeting preparation, including logistics and inventory.
• Handle clerical tasks such as printing, binder creation, and workroom organization.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree preferred, ideally in health science-related fields.
• Experience in research or grants program administration is a plus.
• Familiarity with online survey tools (e.g., SurveyMonkey) preferred.
• Willingness to attend evening calls and occasional weekend events.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

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• The California Fair Chance Act

• Los Angeles City Fair Chance Ordinance

• Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers

• San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Benefit offerings include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits, and 401K plan. Our program provides employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. Available paid leave may include Paid Sick Leave, where required by law; any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law; and Holiday pay upon meeting eligibility criteria.