AgriLife IACUC Research Compliance Administrator

Texas A&M University • College Station, TX

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About The Position

The AgriLife IACUC Research Compliance Administrator at Texas A&M AgriLife Research is responsible for ensuring compliance with animal welfare regulations and overseeing the activities of the Ag IACUC Committee. This role involves administrative oversight, protocol review, and providing guidance to researchers involved in animal research and husbandry. The administrator will coordinate meetings, maintain records, and facilitate communication among various institutional organizations to ensure compliance and accuracy of protocols.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years of experience with compliance, including experience in research animal use and care.
• Knowledge of institutional guidelines and federal regulations for animals in research/teaching/testing.
• Excellent knowledge of basic regulatory requirements for research/teaching/testing involving animals.
• Ability to deliver quality professional products in a timely manner.
• High ethical standards and a commitment to excellence.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Knowledge and experience working with database and spreadsheet software.
• Ability to multitask and work cooperatively with others.
• Must be detail-oriented.

Nice To Haves

• Five years of supervisory or project management experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate, execute, and administer all major meetings of the Ag IACUC.
• Provide support for committee meetings by preparing review materials, reports, and other meeting-related documents.
• Serve as an Ag IACUC Committee Member (non-scientist).
• Coordinate a cohesive leadership team and facilitate regular communication among the Chair, AV, and a non-scientific member.
• Ensure the keeping of records and administrative documents of the Ag IACUC.
• Maintain electronic paper files ensuring all are up-to-date and complete.
• Facilitate and coordinate the workflow between other institutional organizations (BOHP, IBC, Ethics & Compliance, and university IACUC) and the Ag IACUC to maintain compliance and accuracy of protocols.
• Ensure proper review and implementation of protocols by conducting initial administrative and technical review of all Ag IACUC protocol submissions.
• Conduct pre-reviews for completeness and accuracy.
• Ensure continued education and training opportunities for the Ag IACUC Committee.
• Proactively advocate for animal welfare and research success.
• Respond to audit requests and follow through with necessary tasks requested after the system audit.
• Oversee and coordinate the semi-annual facility inspections by the Ag IACUC.
• Serve as a liaison to Principal Investigators (PIs), their staff and students, providing regulatory guidance and input to prepare applications for formal Committee review.
• Consult with Principal Investigators and research staff on protocol submissions and second-round submissions based on knowledge of institutional guidelines and federal regulations for animals in research/teaching/testing.
• Oversee development or modification of standard business practices and office processes related to the Ag IACUC.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance with Texas A&M AgriLife contributing to employee health and basic life premiums.
• 12-15 days of annual paid holidays.
• Up to eight hours of paid sick leave and at least eight hours of paid vacation each month.
• Automatic enrollment in the Teacher Retirement System of Texas.
• Employee Wellness Initiative for Texas A&M AgriLife.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees