Manager, Research Compliance IACUC/IBC

Endeavor Health•Evanston, IL

5d•$43 - $67

About The Position

The Manager, Research Compliance (IACUC/IBC) supports regulatory compliance and day-to-day operations of the comparative model research program and the Institutional Biosafety Committee. The role coordinates Institutional Animal Care and Use Committee activities, including facility and USDA agency inspections, and supports AAALAC accreditation and OLAW compliance for the Federalwide Assurance by preparing documentation and annual reports. The manager also works with the Institutional Biosafety Committee to manage meetings and submissions for review and coordinate them with the IACUC. The position oversees compliance workflows and administrative staff, works with faculty and institutional stakeholders, and helps ensure staff and committee members are trained and qualified. It also maintains regulatory policies, procedures, committee records, and audit readiness.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Biomedical Science required.
At least 5 years of related experience managing an IACUC and working with comparative models.
In-depth knowledge of regulatory requirements.
Knowledge of IACUC/IBC regulations and comparative model compliance requirements.
Experience with regulatory review and documentation management.
Strong organizational and communication skills.
Ability to manage complex workflows and compliance timelines.
Ability to collaborate across multiple institutional departments and stakeholders.
Deep understanding of USDA, OLAW, NIH, PHS Policy, and AAALAC requirements, institutional risk management considerations, reporting obligations, regulatory interpretation, and compliance monitoring.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Work with faculty on IACUC protocol and amendment pre-review and processing, and provide guidance for initial and continuing protocols.
Coordinate IACUC activities and manage meetings.
Conduct post-approval monitoring of approved awards to ensure consistency with approved protocols.
Ensure faculty and IACUC committee members are trained and maintain qualifications to submit protocols and serve on the committee.
Maintain knowledge of federal and local regulations and write policies and standard operating procedures.
Support accreditation and audit readiness activities for AAALAC and OLAW.
Coordinate with veterinary staff, research administration, and institutional stakeholders.
Manage, train, and mentor IACUC administrative staff; manage daily team activities, including comparative model monitoring, facility staff coordination, and protocol pre-review.
Serve as a resource to faculty and research staff, and coach and develop team members.
Coordinate IBC meetings, agendas, and meeting materials, and ensure quorum requirements are met.
Prepare and maintain meeting minutes and committee records.
Keep the public-facing intranet site up to date with NIH requirements.
Ensure team members receive appropriate training and track their qualifications.

Benefits

Potential eligibility for an Annual Incentive Plan based on organizational performance, for eligible positions.
Premium pay such as shift, on-call, and holiday pay, for eligible positions.
Incentive pay for select positions.
Opportunity for annual increases based on performance.
Career pathways to promote professional growth and development.
Medical, dental, pet, and vision options.
Tuition reimbursement.
Free parking.
Wellness Program Savings Plan.
Health Savings Account options.
Retirement options with company match.
Paid time off and holiday pay.
Community involvement opportunities.