Associate Director Research Programs and Compliance
Des Moines University Medicine and Health Sciences · West Des Moines, IA · 1 mo ago
AnalystFull-time
What You’ll Do
- Support institutional compliance programs including IBC, Radiation Safety, IACUC, and IRBCoordinate research laboratory and animal facility safety initiatives
- Support faculty, staff, and student research activities and compliance efforts
- Aid with protocol review, research quality oversight, and regulatory compliance
- Deliver compliance and safety training programs
- Collaborate with university leadership to strengthen research infrastructure and operational excellence
- Provide supervision and support for research assistants
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in a related field such as research administration, life sciences, or public health
- Experience in research administration, compliance, laboratory operations, or research safety
- Knowledge of federal research regulations and compliance standards
- Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills
- Ability to interpret complex regulations and exercise sound judgment
Preferred Qualifications
- Advanced degree in a related discipline
- Experience supporting academic or healthcare research environments
- Experience administering IBC, Radiation Safety, IACUC, and IRB programs
- Familiarity with electronic research administration systems
- Professional certifications related to IRB, IACUC, biosafety, radiation safety, laboratory safety, or animal care oversight