Coordinator - Research Compliance GS9868

About the role

Coordinates the activities of the Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC), Institutional Biosafety Committee (IBC), and assists with the Institutional Review Board (IRB) functions.

Responsibilities

• Maintains institutional compliance with all regulations pertaining to research involving human subjects, animals, infectious agents, and recombinant DNA.
• Applies federal and state regulations and university policies & procedures pertaining to research involving human subjects, animals, infectious agents, and recombinant DNA.
• Determines the appropriate level of review for research applications and assures compliance with applicable requirements.
• Reviews materials submitted to regulatory committees in accordance with applicable regulations.
• Collaborates with internal and external constituencies to coordinate committee matters.
• Guides faculty, staff, and students in preparing for proposal submission.
• Tracks and records research-related training documentation for researchers.
• Uses Cayuse and IRBManager database software to track submissions.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (must be conferred on or before agreed upon start date)
• One year of experience in compliance administration, research administration, or program administration

Qualifications

• Basic understanding of regulations pertinent to human subjects research, animal research, and biosafety (infectious agents and recombinant DNA).
• Proficient computer skills, including MS Office applications and database applications.
• Clear and concise written and oral communication.
• Ability to communicate with a diverse audience of professionals and students.
• Team- and customer-based performance.
• Reliability and detail orientation, with superb organizational skills.
• Able to handle multiple projects simultaneously and maintain professional standards under severe time constraints.

Skills, Proficiencies, And/or Knowledge

• Knowledge of University policies and procedures.
• Relevant professional experience in research administration and/or research compliance, preferably in an academic setting.

Preferred Qualifications

• Any degree in science, such as chemical, biological, or animal science, where scientific method and research design are studied.
• Prior professional experience with human subjects research, animal research, or IRB/IACUC/IBC administration, preferably in an academic setting.
• Certified IRB Professional (CIP), Certified Professional in IACUC Administration (CPIA), Certified Research Administrator (CRA) and/or similar research-related administration certification.