Contract Specialist (Remote) - Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research

Washington University in St. Louis

Job Overview

Location

St. Louis, MO

Job Type

Full-time

Full Job Description

📋 Description

• The Contract Specialist serves as a key liaison between University stakeholders and external entities such as companies, foundations, and government agencies, playing a critical role in advancing research initiatives through effective contract management.
• Day-to-day responsibilities include drafting, negotiating, and managing a high volume of research contracts—including clinical trial agreements, federal contracts, data use agreements, and sub-awards—while advising faculty and staff on contractual risks and ensuring compliance with university policies and regulatory requirements.
• The role operates within the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Research at Washington University in St. Louis, supporting sponsored research activities across schools and departments by maintaining contract integrity, tracking systems, and strategic reporting for senior administration.
• The position offers the opportunity to develop deep expertise in research administration, contract law, and regulatory compliance while exercising independent judgment, prioritization, and problem-solving in a fast-paced, mission-driven academic environment.

🏖️ Benefits

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time
• Competitive health insurance with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance
• Free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees
• Defined contribution 403(b) retirement savings plan with university and employee contributions starting at 7%
• Tuition coverage for employees and family (100% for WashU undergraduate, 40% elsewhere after seven years)
• 4 weeks of caregiver leave and family care resources

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About Washington University in St. Louis

Washington University in St. Louis is a private research university founded in 1853. It offers undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs across seven schools, including Arts & Sciences, Engineering, Medicine, Law, and Business. Located in St. Louis, Missouri, the university is classified as an R1 doctoral university with very high research activity. It operates a 169-acre Danforth Campus and a 164-acre Medical Campus, along with the Tyson Research Center. The university is affiliated with Barnes-Jewish Hospital and conducts extensive interdisciplinary research in biomedicine, engineering, social policy, and the arts.

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