Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee Coordinator

Florida Atlantic University•Boca Raton, FL

11d•Onsite

About The Position

Florida Atlantic University is seeking an Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee (IACUC) Coordinator. This position plays a critical role in coordinating committee activities, supporting protocol and amendment processing, and ensuring accurate documentation and compliance with institutional procedures. The ideal candidate will possess strong organizational, communication, and record-management skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities, maintain confidential information, and support the efficient operation of committee and research administration processes.

Requirements

Master's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and one year of appropriate experience required; or a bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in an appropriate area of specialization and three years of appropriate experience required.
Strong organizational, communication, and record-management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities.
Ability to maintain confidential information.
Ability to support the efficient operation of committee and research administration processes.

Responsibilities

Assist with coordinating the protocol review process by performing submission intake, pre-reviewing submissions to verify completeness and regulatory compliance, and monitoring submissions.
Administrative review of personnel required training.
Facilitate the Designated Member Review process under the direction of the Assistant Director.
Assist with facilitating post-IACUC protocol and amendment review communications to PIs.
Assist with administrative reviews of exempt and tissue use applications and any additional forms.
Participate in semi-annual evaluation of research animal housing facilities, laboratories, surgical suites, and programs of animal care and use for compliance with pertinent laws, regulations, and guidelines.
Assist with post-approval monitoring (PAM) activities, including coordinating and participating in PAM site visits.
Facilitate satellite animal facility monthly reporting to PIs.
Provide support to the Assistant Director in the development and revision of policies and SOPs related to animal care and use.
Develop and maintain IACUC office checklists.
Provides technical support and assistance within RI unit.
Facilitates logistics and working relationships within and between DoR units.
Assists the Associate Vice President for Research Integrity with special projects related to the Research Integrity role and responsibilities.
Monitors central unit email accounts, distributing to responsible areas for follow up or response to inquiries.
Assists with all office administrative responsibilities.
Processes and facilitates administrative operations of the day-to-day functions within the RI unit, including coordination of general office responsibilities, serving as Workday’s (FAU’s internal operations electronic platform) point of contact for transactions such as: Travel and conference arrangements p-Card approvals Purchase requests and reconciliation Work orders Office orders Catering orders and coordination Maintaining inventory of meetings and office supplies Arranging telecommunications Expense reimbursements Answering or directing inquiries from RI’s generic e-mail and phone line for the unit
Coordinates and/ or supports the RI unit on IACUC-related training initiatives and other research compliance areas as needed.
Provides support to all compliance committees and RI unit personnel as needed.
Drafts, distributes, and secures official appointment letters for committee members to assist with the management of committee membership.
Coordinates letter routing and signatures with the Office of the VPR.
Tracks committee member CITI training completion reports and appointment term renewals.
Maintains records of these documents as well as CDA's, Member Rosters, and Member Contact Information.
Maintains the membership records library to assist with the management of committee membership.
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

Benefits

Medical (PPO/HMO $50 per month single & $180 per month family)
Dental
Vision
Life Insurance
Flexible Spending plans
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
State retirement options including tax-deferred annuities and Roth 403(b) plans.
State employees Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program.
Sick Leave Pool Program.
Paid time off (eligible employees) including vacation and sick leave, 1 personal day, 9 paid holidays, and paid winter break (at President’s discretion).
Paid Community Engagement Volunteer Service Day
Employee Educational Scholarship Program (EESP) for eligible Staff/Faculty - Tuition assistance after 6 months of full-time employment.
For in-unit faculty, the EESP program may be extended to spouses and dependent children (eligibility rules apply).