Quality Assurance Auditor

University of Miami•Miami, FL

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Interdisciplinary Stem Cell Institute is currently seeking a Quality Assurance Auditor to work in part-time on-site Miami. The Quality Assurance Auditor conducts routine and focused audits of human subject research protocols to ensure compliance with federal and local regulations and guidelines, and research site-specific standard operating procedures. The incumbent in this position advises appropriate institutional officials of deficiencies and recommends necessary corrective actions, with follow-up to ensure that needed actions have been implemented.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in a relevant field
Minimum 1 year of relevant experience
Ability to maintain effective interpersonal relationships
Ability to communicate effectively in both oral and written form
Proficiency in computer software (i.e. Microsoft Office)

Responsibilities

Conducts routine and focused audits of human subject research protocols to ensure compliance with federal and local regulations and guidelines, and research site-specific standard operating procedures.
Remains in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and extramural agencies' requirements, and conducts inquiries of laboratory and research protocols.
Prepares reports of investigations and inquiries for internal or external use.
Assists with the preparation of educational programs and presents them to groups and individuals in the University’s research community.
Monitors new legislation or changes in regulations that might affect the University's compliance in conducting research and recommends changes to administrative policies and procedures.
Assists in the creation and maintenance of internal policies and standard operating procedures, as well as University-wide policies intended to assist University researchers in maintaining compliance with research standards and guidelines.
Maintains quality assurance related databases, and electronic and paper audit files.
Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.