Garrett Karzin
Valencia,CA
Summary
Professional with experience in research administration at the University of California, Los Angeles Office of Contract & Grant Administration. Member of the Award Intake team responsible for reviewing incoming research awards, analyzing sponsor terms and conditions, and initiating institutional award processing. Experienced in interpreting award documentation and coordinating with investigators, departments, and contracts officers to support administration of federally funded research from agencies such as NIH, NSF, and DOE.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract and Grant Specialist
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, California
06.2022 - Current
Reviewed incoming research awards and initiated institutional award intake processing.
• Analyze award documents and sponsor terms and conditions to identify funding amounts, periods of performance, reporting requirements, and special conditions.
• Process federal research awards and administrative actions from agencies including NIH, NSF, DOE, DOD, and DOI that do not require institutional signature, including no-cost extensions, rebudgeting approvals, PI changes, carryforward requests, and updates to award terms and conditions.
• Coordinate with contracts officers, investigators, and departmental administrators to facilitate accurate award setup and administration.
• Maintain award documentation and records within institutional systems including EPASS and PATS.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of California, Los Angeles
Los Angeles, CASkills
Research Administration and Compliance
- Federal grant administration support
- Award intake and documentation review
- Sponsor terms and conditions analysis
- Department and investigator inquiry support
- Technical Systems
- EPASS
- PATS
- Microsoft Excel
- Microsoft Office Suite
- AI-assisted research and workflow support
Timeline
Contract and Grant Specialist
University of California, Los Angeles
06.2022 - Current
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
University of California, Los Angeles