Research and Integrity Officer (Contingent II - Grant Funded)

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative and operational oversight of all research compliance programs (IRB, IACUC, Biosafety/Biosecurity, COI, RCR, MTAs/DTAs, Time & Effort, Export Controls, CUI).
• Maintain systems for protocol submission, review, tracking, and reporting.
• Cookordination compliance committee meetings, training, and documentation.
• Develop, update, and disseminate compliance-related policies and SOPs.
• Ensure alignment with federal regulations (45 CFR 46, FDA, USDA, PHS, 42 CFR 93, etc.).
• Review research protocols, amendments, renewals, and disclosures.
• Conduct audits, inspections, and compliance assessments.
• Maintain documentation for reporting, inspections, and accreditation.
• Provide regulatory guidance to researchers and administrators.
• Manage research misconduct processes (assessment, inquiry, investigation).
• Prepare required federal documentation and ensure due process.
• Advise leadership on compliance risks and regulatory changes.
• Support training programs, audits, reporting requests, and documentation for site visits.
• Perform duties assigned by the Vice President for Research & Innovation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• 3–5 years of experience in research compliance, research administration, or oversight of human/animal subjects.
• Knowledge of federal research regulations (NIH, NSF, FDA, USDA, OLAW, ORI, ITAR/EAR).
• Ability to interpret policies, analyze information, and maintain confidentiality.
• Strong written/oral communication, interpersonal skills, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Master’s or terminal degree (MPH, MS, JD, PhD) preferred.
• Certifications (CIP, CPIA, CCRA/CRQM) preferred.
• Experience in academic or research-intensive environments preferred.
• Familiarity with eRA systems (IRB/IACUC platforms, Kuali, CITI) preferred.
• Experience conducting research misconduct investigations preferred.

Skills

• Excellent organizational and administrative skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and database management.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, prescription, long-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment insurance and life insurance.
• Paid time for paid sick leave and annual leave.
• 10 paid holidays per year.
• Tuition remission and supplemental retirement.