IR‑4 Research Compliance Analyst

The Ohio State University • Wooster, AR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The IR‑4 Research Compliance Analyst is responsible for supporting the successful execution, documentation, and regulatory compliance of IR‑4 field and laboratory trials conducted at The Ohio State University’s Wooster research facilities. This position ensures that all study activities, raw data, and final research reports meet the standards required under the IR‑4 Project, including EPA Good Laboratory Practice (GLP) regulations, IR‑4 operational procedures, and internal QA/QC expectations. The analyst works collaboratively with faculty, research staff, study directors, and IR‑4 regional and national coordinators to ensure accurate reporting, timely submission, and continuous adherence to compliance protocols.
The role is responsible for ensuring post‑research compliance and accurate documentation of IR‑4 field and laboratory trials. Key duties include reviewing and verifying all trial data, preparing comprehensive IR‑4 research reports for the 2025 cycle, and ensuring that reports meet IR‑4, GLP, and protocol standards. The position serves as a communication link between OSU Wooster research teams, IR‑4 coordinators, and study directors to resolve data issues, maintain accuracy, and manage timelines. The analyst follows IR‑4 submission procedures, implements revisions, and maintains clear documentation of all edits. Responsibilities also include conducting QC checks, participating in QA audits, addressing audit findings, and supporting GLP‑compliant corrective actions. Collaboration with supervisors, technicians, and research staff is essential, along with assisting in training and contributing to process improvements.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant scientific field or two years relevant experience
• Experience with agricultural research data collection and compliance
• Strong documentation skills
• Ability to follow SOPs
• Prior experience directing IR-4 field research is required.

Nice To Haves

• Significant experience with IR‑4 and GLP standards
• Experience with QA/QC processes
• Strong coordination skills

Responsibilities

• Reviewing and verifying all trial data
• Preparing comprehensive IR‑4 research reports for the 2025 cycle
• Ensuring that reports meet IR‑4, GLP, and protocol standards
• Serving as a communication link between OSU Wooster research teams, IR‑4 coordinators, and study directors to resolve data issues, maintain accuracy, and manage timelines
• Following IR‑4 submission procedures, implements revisions, and maintains clear documentation of all edits
• Conducting QC checks
• Participating in QA audits
• Addressing audit findings
• Supporting GLP‑compliant corrective actions
• Collaboration with supervisors, technicians, and research staff
• Assisting in training
• Contributing to process improvements

Benefits

• Medical, dental and vision coverage, with Ohio State paying a significant portion of the cost.
• Paid time off, including sick and vacation time and 11 holidays.
• State retirement plan or an alternative retirement plan, both with generous employer contributions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Mid Level